Printing Press Operators
SOC Code: 51-5112
Printing Press Operatorss start presses and pull proofs to check for ink coverage and density, alignment, and registration. This career typically requires moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year). With an AI-proof score of 78.1/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Quality Control Analysis, Operations Monitoring, Operations Monitoring.
AI-Proof Score: 78.1 — High
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Median Salary
$45,160
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Job Growth
-8.1%
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Training Time
Moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year)
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Job Zone
Zone 2 / 5
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Training Cost
~$5,000
Key Skills
- •Quality Control Analysis
- •Operations Monitoring
- •Operation and Control
- •Monitoring
- •Troubleshooting
- •Equipment Maintenance
Common Tasks
- ✓Start presses and pull proofs to check for ink coverage and density, alignment, and registration.
- ✓Examine job orders to determine quantities to be printed, stock specifications, colors, or special printing instructions.
- ✓Adjust ink fountain flow rates.
- ✓Verify that paper and ink meet the specifications for a given job.
- ✓Collect and inspect random samples during print runs to identify any necessary adjustments.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation