Union Press Apprentice: 2nd Shift Printing (Cincinnati)

SGS & Co; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

401(k) Savings Plan

Disability coverage

Job summary

Propelis Group, a portfolio of global marketing services, seeks a Union Pressman in Cincinnati for a two-year apprenticeship on the second shift (2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.) after training on first shift.

Pay progresses from $25.00 to $33.76 per hour with a $1.80/hour shift differential, plus comprehensive benefits; relocation not specified. The role trains in press setup, materials handling, quality control, and routine maintenance, with long-term growth toward a full press operator position within

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical aptitude with basic hand tools.
• Physical stamina to stand long shifts and lift heavy stock.
• Attention to detail with good color perception to spot alignment or ink density errors.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Set-up: mount printing plates, blankets, or cylinders and adjust press tolerances.
• Manage Materials: Load sheets into the press and obtain, mix, or fill ink fountains.
• Monitor Quality: Pull proofs, check ink coverage, alignment and registration, inspect runs for defects.
• Perform Maintenance: Clean ink fountains, plates and cylinders; lubricate or make minor repairs to machinery.
• Learn Operations: Study workstation controls, safety rules, and troubleshooting to advance toward full press operator.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Propelis Group, a portfolio of global marketing services, seeks a Union Pressman in Cincinnati for a two-year apprenticeship on the second shift (2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.) after training on first shift.

Pay progresses from $25.00 to $33.76 per hour with a $1.80/hour shift differential, plus comprehensive benefits; relocation not specified. The role trains in press setup, materials handling, quality control, and routine maintenance, with long-term growth toward a full press operator position within