Apprenticeship: Media technologist in printing (m/f/d) – offset printing

Kern GmbH; Rothmühle; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One-week internship to get to know the profession

Good chances of permanent employment

Career prospects for further development

Job summary

Kern GmbH in Ohio is offering an apprenticeship as a media technologist in printing, specializing in offset printing. The position provides practice-oriented training integrated into the company’s workflow from day one.

Candidates should hold at least an intermediate school leaving certificate, be motivated, and enjoy working independently. A successful apprenticeship may lead to permanent employment opportunities in a medium-sized company known for its above-average growth and modern working environment.

Qualifications

• Hold at least an intermediate school leaving certificate.
• Physically fit and motivated.
• Interested in technical and graphic aspects.

Responsibilities

• Practice-oriented training integrated into the company workflow.
• Setting up and monitoring printing processes.
• Maintaining and inspecting printing machines.

Skills

Good color perception

Technical understanding

Reliability

Teamwork

Manual skills

Education

Intermediate school leaving certificate

Job description

Apprenticeship: Media technologist in printing (m/f/d) – offset printing

To strengthen our printing team, we are offering one apprenticeship position for the upcoming training year as a media technologist in printing (m/f/d) with a specialization in offset printing.

What to expect

• Practice-oriented training with integration into the company workflow from day one
• Setting up and monitoring the printing process and machine functions
• Printing, varnishing, and inline processing (die-cutting, creasing, perforating)
• Maintaining and inspecting printing machines and functions
• Implementing various quality assurance measures
• Color, environmental, and quality management according to ISO standards

What you should bring

• You hold at least an intermediate school leaving certificate.
• You are physically fit and motivated.
• You have good color perception.
• You are interested in both technical and graphic aspects.
• You enjoy working independently and have a hands-on approach.
• You are reliable, meticulous, and enjoy teamwork.
• You possess good technical understanding and manual skills.
• You are interested in state-of-the-art industrial equipment.

What we offer you

• One-week internship to get to know the profession and our company.
• Good chances of permanent employment after completing your apprenticeship.
• Career prospects with opportunities for further development.
• A healthy, medium-sized company with above-average growth.
• A modern working environment with the latest technology in a multi-award-winning family business.
• A motivated team and a pleasant working atmosphere.
• International customer base, especially from the Greater Region.

Interested? Then please send your complete application documents by post to Kern GmbH, In der Kolling 120, 66450 Bexbach, or by e-mail to [e-mail], or use our application form. The apprenticeship starts on September 1, 2026.

Please include: cover letter, CV, copies of the last two school reports, certificates of graduation or apprenticeship or internship and for minors, proof of the initial medical examination.