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What is a press operator apprentice and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a press operator apprentice. For example, did you know that they make an average of $16.76 an hour? That's $34,856 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -5% and produce -45,900 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScorePress Operator ApprenticeUS Average
Salary
2.7

Avg. Salary $34,856

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.5

Growth rate -5%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
5.3
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.78%

Asian 1.68%

Black or African American 7.93%

Hispanic or Latino 13.41%

Unknown 4.36%

White 71.84%

Gender

female 0.00%

male 100.00%

Age - 48
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 48
Stress level
6.5

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.0

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.5

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Press operator apprentice career paths

Key steps to become a press operator apprentice

  1. Explore press operator apprentice education requirements

    Most common press operator apprentice degrees

    High School Diploma

    68.2 %

    Bachelor's

    13.6 %

    Diploma

    9.1 %
  2. Start to develop specific press operator apprentice skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Digital Press66.03%
    Offset Printing21.25%
    Ink Density12.72%
  3. Complete relevant press operator apprentice training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New press operators apprentice 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 a press operator apprentice based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real press operator apprentice resumes.
  4. Research press operator apprentice duties and responsibilities

    • Earn ISO certification, increasing marketability of company brand.
    • Operate an extrusion press which produce aluminum products.
  5. Apply for press operator apprentice jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a press operator apprentice 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

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Average press operator apprentice salary

The average press operator apprentice salary in the United States is $34,856 per year or $17 per hour. Press operator apprentice salaries range between $27,000 and $43,000 per year.

Average press operator apprentice salary
$34,856 Yearly
$16.76 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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