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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 2003
Page
4
A sparse OCR fragment describes practical, hands-on problems with real-world materials like wood and tools. It mentions job roles such as screen printing and typesetting and notes operating procedures and clear lines of authority. The text cites O NET OnLine as a source.
Printing machine operator employment is expected to grow slower than the all-occupations average through 2010. Strongest chances arise for those with formal apprenticeship training or postsecondary programs. The industry is highly dispersed, with jobs nationwide but concentrated in major centers like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Dallas.
Selects and installs printing plates rollers screens stencils type die and cylinders according to specifications. Blends and tests paints inks stains and solvents by material type and work order. Pours spreads paints and inks into reservoirs color holders or hoppers. Loads positions and adjusts unprinted materials on fixtures or feeding mechanisms of the press.
Kurt Shoemaker, a 37-year-old printing press operator at Panther Press in Independence, discusses the field. He learned in high school, started as a feeder, and rose to a 40-inch six color press operator. Jobs range from 5,000 to 150,000 copies, often taking 15 to 20 hours. The work demands color accuracy, paper handling, and problem solving across shifts. He emphasizes on the job learning from experienced pressmen and the value of vocational training. He and his wife Katie live in Sheffield Lake with six children.
A compact summary noting minimum education and training paths for printing machine operators. It cites O NET and the Bureau of Labor Statistics as sources, highlighting the value of formal apprenticeship or postsecondary programs while many operators learn informally on the job as assistants to experienced workers. The text reflects a 1998 to 2003 timeframe.
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