Printing Press Operators
Tasks Include:
- Adjust ink fountain flow rates.
- Change press plates, blankets, or cylinders, as required.
- Clean ink fountains, plates, or printing unit cylinders when press runs are completed.
- Clean or oil presses or make minor repairs, using hand tools.
- Collect and inspect random samples during print runs to identify any necessary adjustments.
- Examine job orders to determine quantities to be printed, stock specifications, colors, or special printing instructions.
- Feed paper through press cylinders and adjust feed and tension controls.
- Input production job settings into workstation terminals that control automated printing systems.
- Load presses with paper and make necessary adjustments, according to paper size.
- Monitor automated press operation systems and respond to fault, error, or alert messages.
- Obtain or mix inks and fill ink fountains.
- Secure printing plates to printing units and adjust tolerances.
- Start presses and pull proofs to check for ink coverage and density, alignment, and registration.
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Projections Quick View:
Virginia: +7.1%
National: -15.5%
Education
High School Diploma
Job Zone:
Two: Some Preparation Needed
Income Range:
Moderately High ($36,000 - $49,999)
Median Earnings:
National
$39,350.00
State
$38,440.00
Regional
Printing Press Operators
Description
Career Cluster: | Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications |
Set up and operate digital, letterpress, lithographic, flexographic, gravure, or other printing machines. Includes short-run offset printing presses.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Printing Press Operators
Education
Required Level of Education
- High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 73.17%
- Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) = 19.46%
- Some College Courses = 6.15%
- Less than a High School Diploma = 1.22%
Related Work Experience
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 45.93%
- None = 34.82%
- Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 6.48%
- Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years = 4.98%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 2.73%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 1.40%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 1.22%
- Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years = 1.22%
- Over 10 years = 1.22%
On-Site or In-Plant Training
- None = 27.89%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 27.36%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 12.77%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 12.75%
- Up to and including 1 month = 12.73%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 3.87%
- Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 2.63%
On-the-Job Training
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 46.31%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 16.14%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 12.54%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 10.01%
- Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 6.15%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 4.80%
- None or short demonstration = 2.73%
- Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 1.33%
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Printing Press Operators
Tasks
Core Tasks Include:
- Adjust ink fountain flow rates.
- Change press plates, blankets, or cylinders, as required.
- Clean ink fountains, plates, or printing unit cylinders when press runs are completed.
- Clean or oil presses or make minor repairs, using hand tools.
- Collect and inspect random samples during print runs to identify any necessary adjustments.
- Examine job orders to determine quantities to be printed, stock specifications, colors, or special printing instructions.
- Feed paper through press cylinders and adjust feed and tension controls.
- Input production job settings into workstation terminals that control automated printing systems.
- Load presses with paper and make necessary adjustments, according to paper size.
- Monitor automated press operation systems and respond to fault, error, or alert messages.
- Obtain or mix inks and fill ink fountains.
- Secure printing plates to printing units and adjust tolerances.
- Start presses and pull proofs to check for ink coverage and density, alignment, and registration.
- Verify that paper and ink meet the specifications for a given job.
- Maintain time or production records.
- Monitor environmental factors, such as humidity and temperature, that may impact equipment performance and make necessary adjustments.
- Monitor inventory levels on a regular basis, ordering or requesting additional supplies, as necessary.
Supplemental Tasks Include:
- Adjust digital files to alter print elements, such as fonts, graphics, or color separations.
- Download or scan files to be printed, using printing production software.
- Control workflow scheduling or job tracking, using computer database software.
- Direct or monitor work of press crews.
- Download completed jobs to archive media so that questions can be answered or jobs replicated.
- Set up or operate auxiliary equipment, such as cutting, folding, plate-making, drilling, or laminating machines.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Printing Press Operators
Tools and Technology
Tools Include:
- Adjustable wrenches (Adjustable crescent wrenches)
- Adjustable wrenches
- Air dryers (Air knives)
- Hex keys (Allen wrenches)
- Paper jogging machines (Back joggers)
- Hammers (Claw hammers)
- Printing collators or decollators (Collating equipment)
- Scanners (Color separation scanners)
- Conductivity meters (Conductivity indicators)
- Printing cutters (Cutting equipment)
- Densitometers
- Desktop computers
- Digital cameras
- Photocopiers (Digital copiers)
- Scanners (Drum scanners)
- Lifts (Electric lifts)
- Flexographic printer (Flexo presses)
- Printing assemblers (Folding equipment)
- Photogravure printing machines (Gravure presses)
- Grease guns
- Hand trucks or accessories (Hand trucks)
- Magnifiers (Handheld magnifiers)
- Hoists
- Air dryers (Infrared dryers)
- Laminators
- Notebook computers (Laptop computers)
- Letterpress equipment (Letter presses)
- Belt conveyors (Materials conveyors)
- Tape measures (Measuring tapes)
- Micrometers
- Printing presses (Multicolor presses)
- Offset printing presses (Offset presses)
- Offset printing presses (Offset printing equipment)
- Offset printing plate processors (Offset printing plate processing equipment)
- Height gauges (Packing gauges)
- Pallet trucks (Pallet jacks)
- Paper drilling machines (Paper drills)
- Printing assemblers (Paper folders)
- Paper jogging machines (Paper joggers)
- Perforating machines (Perforators)
- Personal computers
- pH meters (pH indicators)
- Screwdrivers (Phillips head screwdrivers)
- Photocopiers (Photocopying equipment)
- Platemakers (Platemaking equipment)
- Printing guillotines (Power paper cutters)
- Platemakers (Printing platemakers)
- Document camera (Process cameras)
- Putty knives
- Ratchets
- Offset printing presses (Roll-fed offset presses)
- Silk screen printing machines (Screen printing presses)
- Printing presses (Sheetfed presses)
- Industrial shrink wrap equipment (Shrink wrap machines)
- Silk screen vacuum printing frames (Silk screen vacuum printer frames)
- Screwdrivers (Slotted screwdrivers)
- Stackers
- Stapler units (Stapling machines)
- Printing assemblers (Stitching equipment)
- Wrapping machinery (Strapping machines)
- Thermal book binding machines (Thermal book binders)
- Locking pliers (Vise grip pliers)
- Printing presses (Web presses)
Technologies Include:
- Calendar and scheduling software
- Job scheduling software
- Desktop publishing software
- Adobe Systems Adobe PageMaker
- Electronic mail software
- Email software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Graphics or photo imaging software
- Graphics software
- Image editing software
- Inventory management software
- Inventory tracking software
- Project management software
- Job tracking software
- Printing management system software
- Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
- Word processing software
- Microsoft Word
- Word processing software
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Printing Press Operators
Knowledge
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
70.75 | Mechanical | Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
66.50 | Production and Processing | Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Printing Press Operators
Skills
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
72.00 | Quality Control Analysis | Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
65.50 | Operations Monitoring | Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
56.25 | Monitoring | Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
56.25 | Operation and Control | Controlling operations of equipment or systems. |
53.00 | Reading Comprehension | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. |
53.00 | Active Listening | Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
53.00 | Speaking | Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
53.00 | Critical Thinking | Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. |
53.00 | Equipment Maintenance | Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. |
53.00 | Troubleshooting | Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. |
53.00 | Repairing | Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. |
53.00 | Judgment and Decision Making | Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
53.00 | Time Management | Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
50.00 | Complex Problem Solving | Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
50.00 | Coordination | Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Printing Press Operators
Abilities
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
75.00 | Near Vision | The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
62.50 | Control Precision | The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. |
59.50 | Problem Sensitivity | The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem. |
56.25 | Arm-Hand Steadiness | The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. |
56.25 | Manual Dexterity | The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. |
53.00 | Written Comprehension | The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
53.00 | Oral Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
53.00 | Speech Clarity | The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
53.00 | Oral Comprehension | The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
53.00 | Deductive Reasoning | The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
53.00 | Information Ordering | The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
53.00 | Visualization | The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. |
53.00 | Selective Attention | The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. |
53.00 | Multilimb Coordination | The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion. |
53.00 | Finger Dexterity | The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. |
53.00 | Speech Recognition | The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
50.00 | Inductive Reasoning | The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
50.00 | Category Flexibility | The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways. |
50.00 | Static Strength | The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. |
50.00 | Flexibility of Closure | The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material. |
50.00 | Perceptual Speed | The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object. |
50.00 | Far Vision | The ability to see details at a distance. |
50.00 | Visual Color Discrimination | The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Printing Press Operators
Work Activities
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
91.00 | Controlling Machines and Processes | Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
83.50 | Making Decisions and Solving Problems | Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
81.00 | Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
79.25 | Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work | Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
75.00 | Scheduling Work and Activities | Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
73.75 | Handling and Moving Objects | Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
73.50 | Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings | Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
72.75 | Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment | Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles. |
72.50 | Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment | Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft. |
69.50 | Training and Teaching Others | Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
69.00 | Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials | Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
67.25 | Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
67.00 | Processing Information | Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
63.50 | Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates | Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
63.25 | Thinking Creatively | Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
63.00 | Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment | Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles. |
63.00 | Monitoring and Controlling Resources | Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
62.75 | Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events | Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
62.75 | Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships | Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
62.50 | Performing General Physical Activities | Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. |
62.00 | Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge | Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
60.00 | Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards | Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
59.00 | Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others | Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
58.75 | Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People | Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
58.75 | Working with Computers | Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
58.00 | Analyzing Data or Information | Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
57.75 | Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others | Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
57.25 | Coaching and Developing Others | Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
55.00 | Assisting and Caring for Others | Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
53.50 | Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information | Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
52.50 | Documenting/Recording Information | Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
52.00 | Communicating with People Outside the Organization | Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
49.75 | Performing for or Working Directly with the Public | Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
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Work Styles
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
88.00 | Attention to Detail | Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
81.25 | Dependability | Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
70.00 | Independence | Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
69.50 | Integrity | Job requires being honest and ethical. |
67.75 | Stress Tolerance | Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations. |
67.25 | Initiative | Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
67.00 | Cooperation | Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
63.75 | Persistence | Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. |
63.00 | Adaptability/Flexibility | Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
61.00 | Achievement/Effort | Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. |
58.00 | Self-Control | Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
55.00 | Leadership | Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. |
54.75 | Concern for Others | Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
54.25 | Analytical Thinking | Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Printing Press Operators
Work Values
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
50.00 | Support | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
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Work Context
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
100.00 | Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions? |
96.00 | Time Pressure | How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines? |
94.40 | Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls? |
94.00 | Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job? |
92.00 | Face-to-Face Discussions | How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job? |
89.00 | Exposed to Contaminants | How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)? |
88.00 | Spend Time Standing | How much does this job require standing? |
85.60 | Work With Work Group or Team | How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job? |
84.20 | Frequency of Decision Making | How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization? |
82.80 | Freedom to Make Decisions | How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer? |
80.80 | Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment | How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.) |
80.40 | Contact With Others | How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it? |
80.40 | Structured versus Unstructured Work | To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals? |
79.40 | Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets? |
79.00 | Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable | How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable? |
78.20 | Spend Time Walking and Running | How much does this job require walking and running? |
77.20 | Responsible for Others' Health and Safety | How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job? |
76.80 | Coordinate or Lead Others | How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job? |
76.40 | Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | How much does this job require making repetitive motions? |
75.40 | Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment? |
74.80 | Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer? |
72.20 | Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job? |
71.60 | Exposed to Hazardous Conditions | How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions? |
66.20 | Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body | How much does this job require bending or twisting your body? |
64.40 | Responsibility for Outcomes and Results | How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers? |
62.00 | Consequence of Error | How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable? |
61.00 | Deal With External Customers | How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job? |
59.60 | Physical Proximity | To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people? |
57.40 | Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings? |
55.00 | Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling | How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling? |
53.40 | Level of Competition | To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures? |
52.20 | Degree of Automation | How automated is the job? |
52.00 | Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions | How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions? |
51.20 | Telephone | How often do you have telephone conversations in this job? |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
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Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
- Overall Experience
- Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
- Job Training
- Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
- Examples
- These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, tellers, and dental laboratory technicians.
- Education
- These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
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Earnings Benefits*
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
---|---|---|---|
United States | $28,760.00 | $39,350.00 | $48,830.00 |
Virginia | $27,700.00 | $38,440.00 | $48,060.00 |
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
Alexandria/Arlington | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Bay Consortium | $28,960.67 | $38,497.17 | $47,707.47 |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $33,450.15 | $42,642.74 | $51,947.88 |
Central VA/Region2000 | $28,094.67 | $39,169.34 | $45,740.98 |
Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Greater Peninsula | $29,383.78 | $40,813.81 | $47,821.07 |
Hampton Roads | $28,260.37 | $38,640.98 | $45,624.26 |
New River/Mt. Rogers | $25,533.12 | $34,946.64 | $41,820.51 |
Northern Virginia | $34,488.11 | $47,567.83 | $61,990.85 |
Piedmont Workforce | $30,074.71 | $37,850.01 | $45,446.06 |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | $30,364.42 | $34,750.72 | $38,659.74 |
Southwestern Virginia | $25,815.54 | $33,039.55 | $37,868.76 |
West Piedmont | $30,130.98 | $37,337.28 | $46,143.24 |
Western Virginia | $28,491.72 | $36,424.38 | $46,779.98 |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
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Employment Projections
Current | Projected | % Change | |
---|---|---|---|
United States | 153,100 | 129,400 | -15.5% |
Virginia | 3,786 | 4,056 | +7.1% |
Region | Current* | Projected | % Change |
Alexandria/Arlington | 102 | 88 | -13.7% |
Bay Consortium | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | 761 | 676 | -11.2% |
Central VA/Region2000 | 314 | 464 | +47.8% |
Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Greater Peninsula | 104 | 89 | -14.4% |
Hampton Roads | 483 | 450 | -6.8% |
New River/Mt. Rogers | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Northern Virginia | 680 | 637 | -6.3% |
Piedmont Workforce | 230 | 270 | +17.4% |
Shenandoah Valley | 436 | 353 | -19.0% |
South Central | 149 | 270 | +81.2% |
Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
West Piedmont | 142 | 218 | +53.5% |
Western Virginia | 361 | 480 | +33.0% |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
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- Machine Feeders and Offbearers
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Careers in Printing Technology Pathway:
- Desktop Publishers
- Prepress Technicians and Workers
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers
- Printing Press Operators
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers
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Proficiency Ratings
These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.
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Titles
- 1st Pressman
- 2nd Pressman
- 3rd Pressman
- Aniline Press Worker
- Assistant Offset Press Operator
- Back Up Machine Operator
- Backer
- Bag Press Operator
- Bag Printer
- Balloon Design Printer
- Batteryman
- Ben-Day Artist
- Binding Printer
- Block Printer
- Box Press Operator
- Box Printer
- Braille Transcriber
- Bronzer
- Calico Printer
- Carton Stamper
- Cellophane Press Operator
- Cloth Printer
- Cloth Printing Back Tender
- Collating Machine Operator
- Collator
- Collator Operator
- Computer Typesetter-Keyliner
- Copper Plate Printer
- Coverer
- Cut and Print Machine Operator
- Cut Pressman
- Cut-Press Operator
- Cutting and Printing Machine Operator
- Cylinder Press Operator
- Cylinder Press Operator Apprentice
- Decorating Equipment Setter
- Decorating Machine Operator
- Design Printing Machine Set-Up Operator
- Design Printing Machine Setter
- Devil Dog
- Die Mounter
- Die Stamping Press Operator
- Digital Color Press Operator
- Digital Press Operator
- Digital Print Operator
- Digital Printer Operator
- Digital Production Operator
- Duplex Trimmer
- Electrotype Caster
- Electrotype Finisher
- Electrotype Molder
- Electrotyper
- Electrotyper Apprentice
- Embosser
- Embosser Apprentice
- Embossing Machine Operator
- Embossing Press Operator
- Embossing Press Operator Apprentice
- Embossograph Operator
- Engraver Set-Up Operator
- Engraving Press Operator
- Engrosser
- Feeder
- Flexo Press Operator
- Flexographic Press Operator
- Flexographic Press Set-Up Operator
- Flexographic Printing Press Operator
- Floor Covering Printer
- Folding Rules Printing Machine Operator
- Form Designer
- Forwarder
- Galley Worker
- Gilder
- Glove Printer
- Gold Blower
- Gold Layer
- Gold Leaf Printer
- Gravure Press Operator
- Gravure Press Set-Up Operator
- Head Bander and Liner Operator
- Indentification Printing Machine Setter
- Info Print Press Operator
- Ink Printer
- Instant Print Operator
- Job Hand
- Job Press Operator
- Job Printer
- Job Printer Apprentice
- Journeyman Press Operator
- Journeyman Pressman
- Kelly Machine Operator
- Label Printer
- Large Sheetfed Press Operator
- Laser Printing Operator
- Letterer
- Letterpress Setter
- Letterset Press Set-Up Operator
- Line-Up Examiner
- Lithoduplicator Operator
- Lithograph Press Feeder
- Lithograph Press Operator
- Lithograph Printer
- Lithographic Press Operator
- Lithographic Proofer Apprentice
- Lithographing Machine Operator
- Lithoplate Maker
- Machine Carton Marker
- Machine Engraver
- Machine Printer
- Machine Sign Writer
- Machine Silk Screen Printer
- Mandrel Press Hand
- Manufacturing Assistant
- Manufacturing Associate
- Manufacturing Operator
- Marbler
- Marker
- Marking Machine Operator
- Metal or Wood Blocker
- Microfiche Duplicator
- Mounter
- Music Copyist
- Music Grapher
- Name Plate Stamper
- Nipping Machine Operator
- Offset Duplicating Machine Operator
- Offset Duplicating Machine Set Up Operator
- Offset Lithographic Press Operator
- Offset Lithographic Press Setter
- Offset Lithographic Press Setter and Set-Up Operator
- Offset Machine Operator
- Offset Press Operator
- Offset Pressman
- Offset Printer
- Offset Printing Operator
- Offset-Press Operator
- Offset-Press Operator Apprentice
- Pantograph Setter
- Paper Products Printer
- Photo Offset Printer
- Photoengraving Sketch Maker
- Photographic Process Screen Maker
- Pin Ticket Machine Operator
- Plastic Printer
- Plate Printer
- Plate Sensitizer
- Plate Setter
- Platen Press Feeder
- Platen Press Operator
- Platen Press Operator Apprentice
- Precision Printing Worker
- Prepress Proofer
- Press Feeder
- Press Helper
- Press Operator
- Press Operator Apprentice
- Press Operator Assistant
- Press Operator Helper
- Press Technician
- Pressfitter
- Pressman
- Pressroom Foreman
- Print Line Operator
- Printer
- Printer Apprentice
- Printer Assistant
- Printer Slotter Operator
- Printer's Devil
- Printing Machine Operator
- Printing Offset Duplicating Machine Operator
- Printing Plate Setter
- Printing Press Machine Operator
- Printing Press Operator
- Printing Press Operator Apprentice
- Printing Pressman
- Production Manager
- Proof Press Operator
- Proofer
- Ratoprinter
- Raw Material Handler
- Roller Operator
- Roller Print Tender
- Rolling Machine Operator
- Rotary Lithographic Press Operator
- Rotary Screen Printing Machine Operator
- Roto Gravure Press Operator
- Rotogravure Press Operator
- Rotoprinter
- Rounder
- Rounder Hand
- Rounding Machine Operator
- Rubber Printing Machine Operator
- Screen Making Technician
- Screen Print Operator
- Screen Printer
- Screen Printing Equipment Setter
- Screen Printing Machine Operator
- Screen Printing Machine Operator Helper
- Screen Printing Press Operator
- Semiconductor Package Symbol Stamper
- Sheetfed Press Operator
- Silk Printer
- Silk Screen Operator
- Silk Screen Printer
- Silk Screen Printer Helper
- Silk Screen Processor
- Silk Screener
- Sketch Maker
- Specialty Materials Printing Machine Setter/Set-Up Operator
- Stamper
- Stamping Press Operator
- Steam Table Worker
- Steel Die Press Set Up Operator
- Steel Die Printer
- Steel Plate Printer
- Stencil Machine Operator
- Stencil Printer
- Stereotype Caster
- Stereotype Finisher
- Stereotype Molder
- Stereotyper
- Stippler
- Strickler Attendant
- Strike Off Machine Operator
- Strip Machine Operator
- Striping Machine Operator
- Tab Card Press Operator
- Tab Cutting Machine Operator
- Tag Press Operator
- Tape Rules Printing Machine Operator
- Tension Worker
- Textile Screen Maker
- Textile Screen Printer
- Ticket Printer
- Ticketer
- Tinning Machine Set Up Operator
- Tinware Lithograph Press Operator
- Tip Printer
- Transfer Machine Operator
- Type Caster
- Type Copyist
- Typesetter
- Vigoureux Printer
- Wad Printing Machine Operator
- Wallpaper Printer
- Web Offset Press Feeder
- Web Press Operator
- Web Press Operator Apprentice
- Web Press Roll Tender
- Web Pressman
- Webfed Offset Press Operator
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Related Schools
- Piedmont Virginia Community College
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