What is a printing machine mechanic and how to become one

Key steps to become a printing machine mechanic

1. Explore printing machine mechanic education requirements

   Most common printing machine mechanic degrees

   High School Diploma

   32.6 %

   Associate

   27.9 %

   Bachelor's

   16.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific printing machine mechanic skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Machine Repair	14.88%
   Preventive Maintenance	11.02%
   Quality Products	8.84%
   PLC	8.56%
   Plant Equipment	8.02%

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3. Complete relevant printing machine mechanic training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New printing machine mechanics 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 printing machine mechanic based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real printing machine mechanic resumes.

4. Research printing machine mechanic duties and responsibilities

   • Accomplish final operational checkout for conformance to customer specifications of prototype and new electronic systems including system installation on new airframes.
   • Work with PLC diagnostics thru HMI's.
   • Experience stick, mig, spot, wire feed, gas welding.+ cutting.
   • Inspect bearings change out motors and gearboxes and much more.

5. Prepare your printing machine mechanic resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your printing machine mechanic resume.

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6. Apply for printing machine mechanic jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a printing machine mechanic 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