Journeyman press operator vs 2nd pressman

The differences between journeyman press operators and 2nd pressmen can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a journeyman press operator and a 2nd pressman. Additionally, a 2nd pressman has an average salary of $39,959, which is higher than the $33,310 average annual salary of a journeyman press operator.

The top three skills for a journeyman press operator include safety procedures, DOD and combat. The most important skills for a 2nd pressman are troubleshoot, UV, and lean manufacturing.

Journeyman press operator vs 2nd pressman overview

	Journeyman Press Operator	2nd Pressman
Yearly salary	$33,310	$39,959
Hourly rate	$16.01	$19.21
Growth rate	-15%	-
Number of jobs	33,805	2,326
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 38%	High School Diploma, 57%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	4	4

Journeyman press operator vs 2nd pressman salary

Journeyman press operators and 2nd pressmen have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Journeyman Press Operator	2nd Pressman
Average salary	$33,310	$39,959
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $41,000	Between $31,000 And $51,000
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Differences between journeyman press operator and 2nd pressman education

There are a few differences between a journeyman press operator and a 2nd pressman in terms of educational background:

	Journeyman Press Operator	2nd Pressman
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 38%	High School Diploma, 57%
Most common major	Business	Graphic Design
Most common college	-	-

Journeyman press operator vs 2nd pressman demographics

Here are the differences between journeyman press operators' and 2nd pressmen' demographics:

	Journeyman Press Operator	2nd Pressman
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 80.9% Female, 19.1%	Male, 95.6% Female, 4.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.7% Unknown, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 13.9% Asian, 6.2% White, 65.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 10.7% Unknown, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 6.1% White, 62.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between journeyman press operator and 2nd pressman duties and responsibilities

Journeyman press operator example responsibilities.

Implement and manage training program for incoming and/or replacement facility managers enhancing overall knowledge of CE maintenance and repair operations.
Relocate work station within network, switch and routers configuration
Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical problems and repair as needed.
Accumulate and organize data to update various PowerPoint slides displaying matrix for the squadron.
Install wide variety of dyes for extrusion according to size and type of product.
Follow customers orders such as leak checking chillers, troubleshoot problems find on site.

2nd pressman example responsibilities.

Lead a team of three employees to help ensure production run smoothly.
Help align and maintain webs and folds and adjust folder as necessary for delivery of product to stackers.
Maintain inventory of materials need for operation of pressroom.
Maintain inventory of materials need for operation of pressroom.

Journeyman press operator vs 2nd pressman skills

Common journeyman press operator skills

Safety Procedures, 29%
DOD, 12%
Combat, 12%
Offset Printing, 7%
Quality Standards, 6%
End Loaders, 5%

Common 2nd pressman skills

Troubleshoot, 17%
UV, 12%
Lean Manufacturing, 8%
Ink Fountains, 7%
Preventative Maintenance, 5%
KBA, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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