Apprentice Pressperson

About the role

The Times Union is seeking a reliable, conscientious, and mechanically adept person interested in entering a four-year apprenticeship program to become a Journeyman Offset Pressperson in their Albany, NY production operation. If hired, you will work with an experienced, close-knit team responsible for maintaining and operating a state-of-the-art KBA Commander CL press that produces the Times Union, 14 other daily newspapers, fourteen weeklies, three monthlies, and numerous commercial print publications in a high quality and cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate a state-of-the-art KBA Commander CL press
• Produce high-quality print products consistently
• Meet deadlines and customer expectations
• Perform equipment maintenance

Qualifications

• Interest in learning a trade that consistently produces high-quality print products
• Detail-oriented with a focus on meeting deadlines and customer expectations
• Well-developed verbal communication skills
• Comfortable with computers and learning how to use them to operate printing presses
• Technical knowledge/mechanical aptitude in other production environments helpful
• Understands the importance of equipment maintenance and enjoys same
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• High school diploma or equivalent

Pay

• Starting pay is $22.43/hour for the first year
• As an apprentice progresses and acquires required knowledge and skills, the pay rate increases in steps until full Journeyman status is acquired, usually within 4 years
• Sign-on Bonus: Receive $500.00 after 90 days and $500.00 after 6 months of satisfactory employment

Schedule

• Hours and days can vary based on training and production needs
• Normal shift length is 7-1/4 hours
• Day shifts currently begin at 10:15 a.m. and evening shifts start at 5:45 p.m.

Benefits

• Substantial benefits package
• Ability to live in a beautiful area of New York's Capital Region