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Job Description


	Set up or operate various types of printing machines, such as offset, letterset, intaglio, or gravure presses or screen printers to produce print on paper or other materials.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

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Significant Points


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	Printing Machine Operators

Most printing machine operators are trained on the job. Those skilled in digital printing operations will have the best job opportunities as more printing firms convert to this printing process because of the rising demand for customized print jobs. The expected retirements of skilled press operators will create openings for workers with the proper training.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Printing machine operators
Printing and Related Support Activities	95,830
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers	16,990
Converted Paper Product Manufacturing	13,420
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services	6,030
Plastics Product Manufacturing	5,550
Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing	3,430
Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills	2,790
Specialized Design Services	2,760
Employment Services	2,650
Business Support Services	2,330

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