Offset press operator vs flexographic press operator

The differences between offset press operators and flexographic press operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both an offset press operator and a flexographic press operator. Additionally, an offset press operator has an average salary of $43,637, which is higher than the $38,730 average annual salary of a flexographic press operator.

The top three skills for an offset press operator include hand tools, troubleshoot and general maintenance. The most important skills for a flexographic press operator are UV, basic math, and flexo.

Offset press operator vs flexographic press operator overview

	Offset Press Operator	Flexographic Press Operator
Yearly salary	$43,637	$38,730
Hourly rate	$20.98	$18.62
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	30,089	34,010
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	4	4

Offset press operator vs flexographic press operator salary

Offset press operators and flexographic press operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Offset Press Operator	Flexographic Press Operator
Average salary	$43,637	$38,730
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $60,000	Between $28,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	-	South Brunswick, NJ
Highest paying state	-	Rhode Island
Best paying company	-	WestRock
Best paying industry	-	Transportation

Differences between offset press operator and flexographic press operator education

There are a few differences between an offset press operator and a flexographic press operator in terms of educational background:

	Offset Press Operator	Flexographic Press Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Graphic Communications	Business
Most common college	-	-

Offset press operator vs flexographic press operator demographics

Here are the differences between offset press operators' and flexographic press operators' demographics:

	Offset Press Operator	Flexographic Press Operator
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 84.8% Female, 15.2%	Male, 92.3% Female, 7.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.5% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% Asian, 6.7% White, 63.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 9.1% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 17.9% Asian, 6.9% White, 61.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between offset press operator and flexographic press operator duties and responsibilities

Offset press operator example responsibilities.

Manage shop, warehouse & inventories, supervise employees, schedule production, maintain and run equipment when need.
Operate a 64"7 color, UV capable Planeta press, and a 51"7 color KBA Rapida.
Perform all functions and duties pertaining to the operation of multi color printing presses.
Monitor and troubleshoot problems during the head sheet run that affect press runability or quality.
Monitor MVS mainframe system to ensure network availability and problem determination / resolution.
Press operator on misc multicolore Heidelberg and Komori presses

Flexographic press operator example responsibilities.

Operate flexo press machine with intent of minimizing downtime and achieving production goals.
Manage shop, warehouse & inventories, supervise employees, schedule production, maintain and run equipment when need.
Load and unload press with screens, inks, flood bars and squeegees.
Remain current with all ISO revisions; experience with ISO in a work cell environment.
Transfer custom design artwork to silk-screen medium to be apply to t-shirts and other garments.
Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.

Offset press operator vs flexographic press operator skills

Common offset press operator skills

Hand Tools, 14%
Troubleshoot, 11%
General Maintenance, 9%
Offset Printing, 9%
Water Balance, 9%
Offset Press, 7%

Common flexographic press operator skills

UV, 11%
Basic Math, 11%
Flexo, 9%
General Maintenance, 9%
Troubleshoot, 8%
Quality Standards, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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