Screen print operator vs pressman

The differences between screen print operators and 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 pressman. Additionally, a pressman has an average salary of $39,994, 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 pressman are safety regulations, preventative maintenance, and UV.

Screen print operator vs pressman overview

	Screen Print Operator	Pressman
Yearly salary	$30,829	$39,994
Hourly rate	$14.82	$19.23
Growth rate	7%	-
Number of jobs	32,682	673
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	4	4

Screen print operator vs pressman salary

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

	Screen Print Operator	Pressman
Average salary	$30,829	$39,994
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $36,000	Between $31,000 And $51,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between screen print operator and pressman education

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

	Screen Print Operator	Pressman
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Graphic Design	Graphic Design
Most common college	-	-

Screen print operator vs pressman demographics

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

	Screen Print Operator	Pressman
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 72.4% Female, 27.6%	Male, 96.3% Female, 3.7%
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, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% Asian, 6.1% White, 63.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between screen print operator and pressman duties and responsibilities

Screen print operator example responsibilities.

Maintain and fine tune these machines to insure they run smoothly and accurately.
Used scales to weigh-count parts.Set up and run solder machine, and powder coating machine.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Maintain proper communication with management and frac crews on/off-site.

Pressman example responsibilities.

Lead a team of three employees to help ensure production run smoothly.
Operate 40 Heidelberg 8-color CD with aqueous coater, CPC 2 & 3 and CP Tronics.
Operate a 110 gear less web Flexo press.
Adjust nip rollers and trolleys on upper formers.
Remove printed materials from stackers and prepare for shipping.
Adjust folder nips and trolleys for best paper delivery.

Screen print operator vs 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 pressman skills

Safety Regulations, 10%
Preventative Maintenance, 6%
UV, 6%
Web Press, 6%
Multi, 5%
Bindery Equipment, 5%