Offset Press Apprentice
Hearst Newspapers
Albany, NYThis is a Full Time Job
$1,000.00 Sign-on Bonus!
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.
• 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.
Hours: Hours and days can vary based on training and production needs. The 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.
Interested applicants should contact Darrell Foster, Production Director, at 518-454-5744 or via email at dfoster@timesunion.com
