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What is a sheetfed press operator 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 sheetfed press operator. For example, did you know that they make an average of $15.86 an hour? That's $32,997 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -5% and produce -45,900 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreSheetfed Press OperatorUS Average
Salary
2.6

Avg. Salary $32,997

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.6

Growth rate -5%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.49%

Asian 5.65%

Black or African American 6.58%

Hispanic or Latino 14.78%

Unknown 3.37%

White 69.13%

Gender

female 4.55%

male 95.45%

Age - 50
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 - 50
Stress level
7.6

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.4

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.3

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a sheetfed press operator

  1. Explore sheetfed press operator education requirements

    Most common sheetfed press operator degrees

    Certificate

    40.0 %

    Associate

    40.0 %

    Bachelor's

    20.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific sheetfed press operator skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Hand Tools32.80%
    Production RUN31.07%
    UV22.03%
    KBA14.10%
  3. Complete relevant sheetfed press operator training and internships

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

    • Operate flexo press machine with intent of minimizing downtime and achieving production goals.
    • Assist in social media efforts, including maintenance of company Facebook page and implementation of Facebook marketing campaigns using third-party apps.
    • Press operator on misc multicolore Heidelberg and Komori presses
  5. Apply for sheetfed press operator jobs

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

The average sheetfed press operator salary in the United States is $32,997 per year or $16 per hour. Sheetfed press operator salaries range between $26,000 and $41,000 per year.

Average sheetfed press operator salary
$32,997 Yearly
$15.86 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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