Also called: Vinyl Press Operator
Runs the hydraulic presses that stamp vinyl records at a pressing plant, loading hot vinyl, checking each record for flaws, and packing orders.
A press operator loads hot vinyl pucks into a record press, stamps out records one at a time, and checks each one for scratches, warps, or bubbles before packing. Vinyl demand keeps pressing plants busy.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. A high school diploma plus paid on-the-job training at a pressing plant; mechanical skills help you move up to press maintenance.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing faster than average. Vinyl revival.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Newer automated presses need fewer operators, but running and fixing vinyl presses stays hands-on.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply at vinyl pressing plants for press operator or production jobs; paid training
Classes: Shop class, Manufacturing CTE, Music, Chemistry.
Official data: O*NET occupation 51-9199.
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