Printing Apprenticeship
Core
A 4-year hands-on trade apprenticeship to learn print production operations, operating heavy machinery and maintaining a print floor.
Role type
Junior IC printing apprentice (production trade)
Builds
Printed materials via offset and digital presses for commercial clients
Domain
Manufacturing / Printing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical aptitude, equipment operation, quality checks, safety compliance, material preparation, troubleshooting
Preferred skills
reliability, motivation, willingness to learn, basic mechanical understanding
Technologies
offset presses, digital presses, ink systems, waste paper removal systems
Responsibilities
washing ink trays and cleaning equipment, assisting with press setups, preparing materials and inks, supporting quality checks, keeping production area tidy and safe, learning to operate printing presses under supervision
