Apprentice/Junior Press Instructor

Who are we:
 

Heidelberg USA is a reliable and highly innovative partner to the printing industry. Our brand has been synonymous with quality and future viability for more than 170 years. This means that we are a company with a long tradition, but at the same time we help define the future trends in our industry thanks to state-of-the-art technologies and innovative business ideas. We are dedicated to our equipment, our technology, our associates, and our customers. Come join the team!  

Are you looking for a challenge? That's what we offer!

Junior Press Instructor – Apprentice

Location:  Illinois, Wisconsin, Indianapolis

What we are looking for:

We are now hiring a Junior Press Instructor – Apprentice Illinois, Wisconsin, Indianapolis area. This role requires extensive travel, flexibility, 3-year commitment, and a hunger for learning how to work on and fix industrial printing machines. 

​The Heidelberg Apprenticeship program challenges you to apply your hands-on capability while adhering to high technological standards. A career with Heidelberg USA offers a challenging opportunity to work on the industry’s most technologically advanced equipment. If you truly enjoy troubleshooting and are motivated by working on advanced machinery, PLEASE APPLY!! ​Successful completion of the apprentice program would result in a functional field service representative.

What you will do:

• Building upon Printing application knowledge. Responsible for grasping the concepts and theories related to printing application processes which are taught in the apprenticeship program.
• Working with Field Service Personnel.  Assistant to Experienced Instructors during the performance service on Heidelberg equipment, both in the field and in Heidelberg facilities.
• Work with the installation and maintenance team to install and maintain demo room equipment.
• Reporting - Must be able to grasp reporting procedures related to time keeping, expenses and detailed activity reporting.
• Learn customer service skills.
• Must be able to make travel arrangements when needed.

Requirements:

• Ability to travel about 80- 100% of the time during apprenticeship program
• 3-year commitment to program
• Mechanical/electrical/ mechatronics/ robotics/ etc.
• Like working with your hands and have a mechanical aptitude
• Electrical knowledge
• Basic mechanical/electrical troubleshooting required for position. (Mechanical/electrical knowledge does not need to be limited to printing equipment.)
• Basic computer skills are important. 3-year program with the potential to advance or graduate sooner. 
• Must be 21+ years older due to travel and car policy

Skills

• Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook  
• Strong analytical skills 
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels inside and outside of the organization. 
• Ability to analyze complex situations and arrive to sound conclusions. 

Qualifications

• High School or Equivalent (Required)  
• Hand Tools: 1 Year (Required)
• Electrical: 1 Year (Preferred)

ADA:  Heidelberg will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

OSHA:  Heidelberg provides a workplace free from serious recognized hazards and complies with standards, rules and regulations issued under the OSH Act. Heidelberg examines workplace conditions to make sure they conform to applicable OSHA standards. Heidelberg ensures employees have and use safe tools and equipment; and properly maintain such equipment.

EEO/AA Statement:  Heidelberg is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment, and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All employment decisions at Heidelberg are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, creed, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic  partnership status, past or present military service, protected veteran, family medical history or gene