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Description

Job Printers - Set type according to copy; operate press to print job order; and read proof for errors and clarity of impression, and correct imperfections. Job printers are often found in small establishments where work combines several job skills.

O*NET code 51-5021.00

 
Wages

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New Mexico Local Wages for Job Printers
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A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website. Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.

 
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Job Growth

New Mexico

2008 to 2018

In 2008 there were about 150 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will decrease by about -18 percent and an estmated 120 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation is declining. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about 0 openings each year for workers in this occupation.

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New Mexico Local Needs for Job Printers
AreaEstimated
Employment
2008
Projected
Employment
2018
Annual
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Change
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Annual
Average
Openings
New Mexico150120-2.02%0
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Eastern20200.00%0
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A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.

 
Education

Job Printers usually need High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate).

Education LevelPercentage
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)29%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)27%
Less than a High School Diploma23%
Bachelor's Degree10%
Some College Courses10%
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)2%

Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.

Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.

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New Mexico Schools with programs for Job Printers

No New Mexico public based training programs found for this specific occupation. However, please consider reviewing the list of NM Educational Opportunities and contacting a New Mexico Institution of Higher Education to see if a program in the related Career Cluster is available.

This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.

 
License

No New Mexico occupational license is required.

 
WorkKeys Skill Levels

No WorkKeys scores are available for this particular occupation.

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Industires that Hire Job Printers in New Mexico.
IndustryPercent of Employed
Administrative and Support Services*
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries*
Printing and Related Support Activities*
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services*
Publishing Industries*
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Org*
Self-Employed Workers, Primary Job4.2%

* Data is confidential.

Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau

 
Common Titles
  • Apprentice, Job Printer
  • Flexographic Printing Press Operator
  • Info Print Press Operator
  • Job Hand
  • Job Press Operator
  • Job Printer
  • Job Printer Apprentice
  • Lithographic Press Operator
  • Offset Press Operator
  • Offset Pressman
  • Press Operator
  • Press Technician
  • Pressman
  • Printer
  • Printer's Devil
  • Printing Press Operator
  • Production Manager
  • Roto Gravure Press Operator
  • Typesetter
  • Web Press Operator

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