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Crazy Shirts

Printer

Denver, CO · On-site

$20.90/hr

The printer position is an internally certified position responsible for applying the art onto our products and capable of independently operating all facets of the primary equipment used to perform ...

Link Printing

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Silk Screen and DTF Printer

Groveland, FL · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

Company Description Link Printing is a local small business has been providing full service printing services to Lake and Orange county companies since 1984. We provide traditional paper printing ...

OneWay Staffing

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Print Operator / Print Technician

Ontario, CA · On-site

$28 - $35/hr

Print Operator / Print Technician Ontario, CA | Full-Time About the client This client is a nationwide manufacturer specializing in custom windscreen, netting, padding, and large format printing for ...

FIVE STAR PRINTING AND SIGNS, LLC

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Entry Level Print Production Tech

Denham Springs, LA · On-site

$11 - $14/hr

Job Summary We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Print Production Technician to join our production team. This entry-level position is responsible for assisting with the setup, operation ...

THE HC COMPANIES INC

Print Technician

Middlefield, OH · On-site

$26.34/hr

Print Technician Job Purpose The purpose of the Print Technician role is to be the leader of the Printing side of our Branding department, working directly under the CoEx, Thermoform, and Printing ...

Growscape

Print Technician

Middlefield, OH

Print Technician Job Purpose The purpose of the Print Technician role is to be the leader of the Printing side of our Branding department, working directly under the CoEx, Thermoform, and Printing ...

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How much do printmaking jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for printmaking in the United States is $16.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Printmaker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Printmaker, you need a solid grounding in art and design principles, strong manual dexterity, and usually a degree in fine arts or a related field. Familiarity with printmaking techniques (such as etching, lithography, or screen printing), as well as experience using presses, inks, and digital design software, is essential. Creativity, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills help set outstanding printmakers apart. These competencies ensure high-quality, original prints and the ability to troubleshoot technical challenges in the creative process.

What is printmaking?

Printmaking is an artistic process that involves transferring images from a matrix, such as a woodblock, metal plate, or screen, onto another surface, usually paper or fabric. The process allows artists to create multiple originals of a single image, known as prints, each considered an original work of art. There are various printmaking techniques, including relief, intaglio, lithography, and screen printing, each offering unique possibilities for artistic expression. Printmakers often experiment with color, texture, and layering to achieve diverse effects in their work.

What Are Printmaking Jobs?

Printmaking jobs focus on working to create prints using a variety of techniques that transpose an image onto a surface. As a printmaker, you may work with woodblock prints, silk screening, digital printmaking programs, lithography, etching, or engraving. Your duties could focus on creating fine art prints, commercial art, t-shirts, or other types of art and media. You can find most jobs in a printing studio, but once you have experience, you can also teach a printmaking class as part of an art program at a college or university.

What are some common challenges printmakers face when working on collaborative projects?

Printmakers often collaborate with artists, designers, and other creatives, which can present challenges such as aligning on artistic vision, managing shared studio resources, and coordinating production timelines. Effective communication is key to ensuring everyone’s ideas are respected and integrated into the final piece. Additionally, printmakers must be adaptable in their techniques to accommodate various styles and materials, making collaboration both rewarding and complex.

What is the difference between Printmaking vs Graphic Designer?

AspectPrintmakingGraphic Designer
CredentialsArt or Fine Arts degree, specialized printmaking certificationsDesign or Visual Arts degree, graphic design certifications
Work EnvironmentArt studios, print shops, galleriesOffices, advertising agencies, digital studios
Industry UsageFine arts, limited commercial useAdvertising, branding, digital media

Printmaking involves creating artworks through various print techniques, often in art-focused environments. Graphic designers focus on visual communication for commercial purposes, working primarily in digital and print media. While both require artistic skills, printmaking emphasizes traditional craft, whereas graphic design centers on digital tools and branding.

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Infographic showing various Printmaking job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 31% Full Time, 60% Part Time, and 8% Temporary. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $33,506 per year, or $16.1 per hour.
Printer

Printer

Crazy Shirts

Denver, CO • On-site

$20.90/hr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Summary:
Crazy Shirts purpose is to create original and memorable artwork on quality products that take our customers on the endless vacation in everyday life. The printer position is an internally certified position responsible for applying the art onto our products and capable of independently operating all facets of the primary equipment used to perform the tasks to complete the finished product.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not necessarily limited to:
  • Set up the printing press and print jobs using information documented on sample sheets.
  • Maintain equipment controls and adjustments to ensure output quality and productivity is consistently performing at minimum expected standard rates.
  • Monitor the entire process of job set up, printing with aptitude to make all adjustments as necessary to replicate the approved design sample within acceptable tolerances.
  • Records and certifies the set of work order layout through print job completion and all labor and work order accounting for the job.
  • Consistently meets set up times, change over and expected output metrics and scheduled yield volumes within specified time frames.
  • Develop knowledge of the pigments involved in color matching and the effect of these pigments when used with the translucent and/or opaque printing base.
  • Develop knowledge of how to account for work management accounting in current and future systems.
  • Responsible for managing their team with minimal direct supervision.
  • Responsible for the teams performance to consistently meet set up times, changeover times, expected quality and productivity metrics and scheduled yield volumes within specified time frames.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

  • Ability to distinguish very subtle shades and colors
  • Experience with automated screen print operation/techniques, knowledge of water-based inks helpful
  • Basic math and reading skills
  • Pass the background screening

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Standing for long periods of time, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, carrying and moving items up to 45lbs.
  • Performing repetitive motions throughout shift
  • Manual dexterity for operating machinery
  • Ability to perform essential job functions in an environment with varied noise levels
  • Passing forklifts may emit gas and stop traffic in the common areas
  • The warehouse environment may be dusty, noisy, and open to interior temperature changes
  • The use of appropriate PPEincluding eye and ear protection, rubber gloves as needed for comfort,
  • Must be able to abide by the companys Exposure Prevention, Preparedness, and Response guidelines as it relates to the spread of communicable diseases, and workplace safety; this includes use of masks (as needed and required per CDC and Company recommendations) and the ability to use cleaning supplies for cleaning and disinfection purposes.

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