Apprentice Pressperson at Hearst Communications Inc. in Albany, New York

Job Description:

$1,000.00 Sign-on Bonus!

The Times Union is seeking a reliable, conscientious, and mechanically adept person interested in entering a four-year development program to become an Apprentice Pressperson (Offset Journeyman) 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, ten other daily newspapers, four weeklies and numerous commercial print publications in a high quality and cost-effective manner, seven days a week.

•    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. A regular shift is 7-1/4 hours. Day shifts begin at 10:15 a.m. Evening shifts start at 5:30 p.m.

Pay: Starting pay is $20.00/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 after 6 months of satisfactory employment.

The Times Union is located in New York’s Capital Region. We offer great pay, substantial benefits and the ability to live in a beautiful area of the country. Our commitment to multiculturalism, inclusion and anti-racism is reflected in our content, hiring strategies and culture. We encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply, and all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.