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Resume skills guide · SOC 51-5112

Skills for Printing Press Operators

The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for printing press operators, ranked by O*NET importance — so you know what to lead with on your resume.

What to lead with

Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Monitoring, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list.

Top skills (ranked by importance)

O*NET importance score in parentheses (1–5).

  • 1.Monitoring3.25
  • 2.Reading Comprehension3.12
  • 3.Active Listening3.12
  • 4.Speaking3.12
  • 5.Critical Thinking3.12
  • 6.Active Learning2.88
  • 7.Writing2.38
  • 8.Mathematics2.12
  • 9.Learning Strategies2.12
  • 10.Science1

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Knowledge areas

  • Mechanical
  • Production and Processing
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • English Language
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Mathematics
  • Chemistry
  • Public Safety and Security

Core work activities

  • Controlling Machines and Processes
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Getting Information
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Scheduling Work and Activities
  • Handling and Moving Objects
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  • Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  • Training and Teaching Others

In-demand tools & technology

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • SAP software
  • AABACH Graphic Systems DIGRA
  • Adobe LifeCycle Production Print ES3
  • Adobe PageMaker
  • Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite
  • Electronics for Imaging EFI Monarch
  • Electronics for Imaging EFI Pace
  • Enfocus PitStop Pro
  • Graphics software
  • Image editing software
  • Inventory tracking software
  • Job scheduling software
  • Job tracking software