Becoming a Printing Craftsman
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the world of printing is becoming more and more automated. In order to gain a secure job as a printing craftsman, or craftswoman, you need to have the technical skills to compete in today’s high tech market.
A degree from a school of art and design can help. Many schools offer courses leading to degrees in printing and other aspects of this field. With a degree, you can go onto the job market trained to use printing systems like the Heidelberg and Komori. With the proper coursework, you can go onto the marker understanding the software involved in creating and printing materials for a variety of companies.
A printing craftsman working at Seaboard Folding Box Company in Massachusetts can make up to $30.00 an hour working on their press. The craftsman is required to understand the sheet feed presses and perform quality control duties.
Printing craftsmen who work in the newspaper and book printing industries make the highest hourly wage, according to the BLS. In order to break into this industry, look into a degree from an art and design school.
Sources
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Monster.com
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