Screen print operator vs 2nd pressman

The differences between screen print 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 screen print operator and a 2nd pressman. Additionally, a 2nd pressman has an average salary of $39,959, which is higher than the $30,829 average annual salary of a screen print operator.

The top three skills for a screen print operator include safety procedures, quality checks and squeegees. The most important skills for a 2nd pressman are troubleshoot, UV, and lean manufacturing.

Screen print operator vs 2nd pressman overview

	Screen Print Operator	2nd Pressman
Yearly salary	$30,829	$39,959
Hourly rate	$14.82	$19.21
Growth rate	7%	-
Number of jobs	32,682	2,326
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	High School Diploma, 57%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	4	4

Screen print operator vs 2nd pressman salary

Screen print operators and 2nd pressmen have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Screen Print Operator	2nd Pressman
Average salary	$30,829	$39,959
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $36,000	Between $31,000 And $51,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between screen print operator and 2nd pressman education

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

	Screen Print Operator	2nd Pressman
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	High School Diploma, 57%
Most common major	Graphic Design	Graphic Design
Most common college	-	-

Screen print operator vs 2nd pressman demographics

Here are the differences between screen print operators' and 2nd pressmen' demographics:

	Screen Print Operator	2nd Pressman
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 72.4% Female, 27.6%	Male, 95.6% Female, 4.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.1% Unknown, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 17.8% Asian, 7.7% White, 60.4% 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 screen print operator and 2nd pressman duties and responsibilities

Screen print operator example responsibilities.

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Maintain proper communication with management and frac crews on/off-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.

Screen print operator vs 2nd pressman skills

Common screen print operator skills

Safety Procedures, 14%
Quality Checks, 11%
Squeegees, 7%
T-Shirts, 7%
Screen Printing Press, 7%
Print Quality, 7%

Common 2nd pressman skills

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