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How to hire a cutting press person

Cutting press person hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring cutting press people in the United States:

  • In the United States, the median cost per hire a cutting press person is $1,633.
  • It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
  • Human Resources use 15% of their expenses on recruitment on average.
  • On average, it takes around 12 weeks for a new cutting press person to become settled and show total productivity levels at work.

How to hire a cutting press person, step by step

To hire a cutting press person, consider the skills and experience you are looking for in a candidate, allocate a budget for the position, and post and promote the job opening to reach potential candidates. Follow these steps to hire a cutting press person:

Here's a step-by-step cutting press person hiring guide:

  • Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
  • Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
  • Step 3: Make a budget
  • Step 4: Write a cutting press person job description
  • Step 5: Post your job
  • Step 6: Interview candidates
  • Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new cutting press person
  • Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist
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  1. Identify your hiring needs

    Before you post your cutting press person job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a cutting press person for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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    A cutting press person's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, cutting press people from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

    This list shows salaries for various types of cutting press people.

    Type of Cutting Press PersonDescriptionHourly rate
    Cutting Press Person$18-36
    Press OperatorA press operator is responsible for the maintenance of printing machines and other equipment to ensure smooth operations while meeting the clients' needs with the highest quality standards. Press operators duties' include performing troubleshooting, replacing defective machine components, upgrading the systems for efficiency, analyzing blueprints and instructional guides, determining product suitability, and inspecting irregularities before and after the use of press machines... Show more$12-20
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • RAN
    • Color Press
    • Press Machine
    • MIG
    • Mathematics
    • Tape Measure
    Responsibilities:
    • Manage the Morgan Stanley corporate twitter feed, @ MorganStanley.
    • Cut aluminum from blueprints for various size railing.
    • Manipulate the edger see and run various lumber sorting machines.
    • Input and design all incoming jobs; post press: folding, collating, binding print material
    • Set up and operate flexo machine for operation and production of corrugate products
    • Press helper on 40"six color Komori.
  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in your cutting press person job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A cutting press person can vary based on:

    • Location. For example, cutting press people' average salary in texas is 26% less than in delaware.
    • Seniority. Entry-level cutting press people 49% less than senior-level cutting press people.
    • Certifications. A cutting press person with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
    • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a cutting press person's salary.

    Average cutting press person salary

    $55,438yearly

    $26.65 hourly rate

    Entry-level cutting press person salary
    $39,000 yearly salary
    Updated December 13, 2025
  4. Writing a cutting press person job description

    A cutting press person job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a cutting press person job description:

    Cutting press person job description example

    $1,000 Sign-on Bonus!

    The Times Union is seeking an experienced offset journeyman pressman to join its Albany, NY, production operation. If hired, you will work with a close-knit team responsible for maintaining and operating a state-of-the-art KBA Commander CL press that produces Times Union and numerous commercial print publications in a high-quality and cost-effective manner, seven days a week.

    Qualifications
    • 5-10 years of web offset newspaper or commercial printing experience.
    • Able to produce high-quality print results on a consistent basis.
    • Detail-oriented with a focus on meeting deadlines and customer expectations.
    • Well-developed verbal communication skills.
    • Fluency with computerized press controls and operator interfaces.
    • Technical knowledge and mechanical aptitude for newspaper printing operations, including equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and repair.
    • High school diploma or equivalent.

    Hours: Primarily evenings and weekend evenings, but hours can vary based on training and production needs.

    Pay: This is a union position with an hourly rate of $32.59 per hour for a full Journeyman. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, 401K, life insurance, paid vacations, sick time, holidays and personal time. $500 sign-on bonus after 90 days, and another $500 after six months of satisfactory performance.

    Other: Also accepting applications for an Apprentice Pressperson and Substitute Pressperson.

    As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Hearst Newspapers requires that all employees who receive a written offer of employment on or after November 11, 2021, be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Hearst Newspapers will consider requests for reasonable accommodations on an individual basis in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

    The Times Union offers great pay, substantial benefits and the ability to live in a beautiful area of the country. Our commitment to multiculturalism, inclusion and anti-racism is reflected in our content, hiring strategies and culture. We encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply, and all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

  5. Post your job

    To find cutting press people for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

    • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
    • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any cutting press people they would recommend.
    • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level cutting press people with the right educational background.
    • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.
    Post your job online:
    • Post your cutting press person job on Zippia to find and recruit cutting press person candidates who meet your exact specifications.
    • Use field-specific websites.
    • Post a job on free websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    To successfully recruit cutting press people, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

    It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

    The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

  7. Send a job offer and onboard your new cutting press person

    Once you've selected the best cutting press person candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

    It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

    To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

  8. Go through the hiring process checklist

    • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
    • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
    • Define job responsibilities and requirements
    • Establish budget and timeline
    • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
    • Write job description
    • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
    • Promote the job internally
    • Process applications through applicant tracking system
    • Review resumes and cover letters
    • Shortlist candidates for screening
    • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
    • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
    • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
    • Conduct background checks on top candidates
    • Check references of top candidates
    • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
    • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
    • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
    • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
    • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
    • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire a cutting press person?

Before you start to hire cutting press people, it pays to consider both the one-off costs like recruitment, job promotion, and onboarding, as well as the ongoing costs of an employee's salary and benefits. While most companies that hire cutting press people pay close attention to the initial cost of hiring, ongoing costs are much more significant in the long run.

Cutting press people earn a median yearly salary is $55,438 a year in the US. However, if you're looking to find cutting press people for hire on a contract or per-project basis, hourly rates typically range between $18 and $36.

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