$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 $20.80/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.