Offset Press Apprentice: Paid Training & Career Growth

Pollard Games, Inc. dba American Games; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Pollard Games, Inc. dba American Games is hiring an Offset Press Apprentice in Council Bluffs, IA. The role offers hands-on training alongside experienced Press Operators to develop the skills needed to become a fully qualified Offset Press Operator.

The program emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing setting. Ideal candidates are mechanically inclined, eager to learn, and capable of reading production orders and supporting make-ready and production tasks.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn skilled trade techniques.
• Ability to read work orders, job tickets, and production schedules.
• Good communication and teamwork to support production goals.

Responsibilities

• Participate in an apprenticeship with hands-on training and mentorship.
• Learn offset press setup, operation, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
• Assist with press make-ready procedures including plate installation and ink preparation.
• Load materials for press operation and monitor print quality and production efficiency.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment following Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading work orders

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Basic math

Job description

Pollard Games, Inc. dba American Games is hiring an Offset Press Apprentice in Council Bluffs, IA. The role offers hands-on training alongside experienced Press Operators to develop the skills needed to become a fully qualified Offset Press Operator.

The program emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing setting. Ideal candidates are mechanically inclined, eager to learn, and capable of reading production orders and supporting make-ready and production tasks.