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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 51-5112.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Printing Press Operators

Set up and operate digital, letterpress, lithographic, flexographic, gravure, or other printing machines. Includes short-run offset printing presses.

What this job is about

Ensure high-quality printing by managing press operations effectively.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Examine job orders

    Review job orders to determine printing specifications and requirements.

  2. 2

    Start presses and pull proofs

    Initiate press operation and check proofs for quality and alignment.

  3. 3

    Adjust ink flow rates

    Modify ink fountain flow rates to achieve desired ink coverage.

  4. 4

    Monitor print runs

    Collect and inspect samples during production to ensure quality standards.

  5. 5

    Maintain equipment and records

    Clean presses and maintain production records for efficiency and compliance.

Tools used in this work
Adobe AcrobatAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordSAP software

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.