What is an offset pressman and how to become one

Key steps to become an offset pressman

1. Explore offset pressman education requirements

   Most common offset pressman degrees

   High School Diploma

   54.5 %

   Associate

   20.5 %

   Bachelor's

   11.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific offset pressman skills

   Skills	Percentages
   CPC	13.50%
   Color Press	12.54%
   Offset Press	8.19%
   UV	8.12%
   Offset Printing	8.09%

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3. Complete relevant offset pressman training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New offset pressmen learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an offset pressman based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real offset pressman resumes.

4. Research offset pressman duties and responsibilities

   • Lead a team of three employees to help ensure production run smoothly.
   • Operate and troubleshoot Heidelburg, and Komori 26"and 40"sheet fed printing presses.
   • Operate and perform maintenance on platemaking, collating and cutting equipment.
   • Operate Komori - Lithrone 526 press and 40"Heidelberg 102 press.

5. Prepare your offset pressman resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your offset pressman resume.

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6. Apply for offset pressman jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an offset pressman job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams