The Press Apprentices provides an accelerated training program that features progression steps of increasing skill level, responsibility and pay!  Training may be completed in as few as 18 – 24 months, depending on the participants pace of progress.  This is an opportunity to learn a Skilled Trade at no cost to you!
Start at $17/hour as an Apprentice ($1.75 for 2nd or 3rd shift). 3 Months Later – Convert to RRD at $17.50. Enjoy full-benefits, including 401K, vacation and sick time, as well as 10 paid Holidays per year! 
Progression Increases – April and October, $.50 each increase, during training.  Promotions – As you gain experience, you can promote to next level position (with additional pay increase) in your career path.    
Trainees will learn how to install plates and blankets on press cylinders, adjust press machine parts, delivery mechanisms, suction grippers, guides, jogging devices, tapes, and cams, using hand tools. Trainees will also assist Press Operator with press make ready and perform manual and machine operator tasks in the set-up, maintenance, and operation of the printing press.
Responsibilities:Learn to prepare the press for a run by verifying job specs and setting up the press accordinglyLearn to inspect the fountain solution, inking systems, paper and the press mechanismsLearn to monitors the flow of paper throughout the run, adding more when necessaryLearn to work in conjunction with the press operators and other assigned Press Assistants in the preventative maintenance of the presses.Learn to assist with some of the make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated such as hanging plates, examining plates, prepping and installing blankets, etcAdheres to and promotes all safety policies and procedures including, but not limited to the proper handling of hazardous waste, lock out - tag out rules and hearing and eye protection policies
