Apprenticeship Media Technologist Print Processing

Theoretical part (Berufskolleg Ost Essen): 1st year on Thursday (theory) and Tuesday; 2nd year on Wednesday and Tuesday; 3rd year on Friday. Practical part: Assignment in the municipal bookbindery. Intensive onboarding and personal mentoring.

Process printed paper into finished products such as flyers, brochures, and business cards; Set up, operate, and maintain processing machines (cutting, folding, wire stitching, perfect binding, perforating, and scoring machines); Detect and rectify machine malfunctions; Select product-specific materials (paper, glue, wire) and production methods; Bind books by hand; Monitor processing processes and control final product quality; Gain insights into prepress and digital printing; Learn basic printing shop workflows; Work sustainably and resource-efficiently.

No explicit requirements stated.

Upon passing the final exam on the first attempt, a completion bonus of 400 euros; Discounted Deutschlandticket (Jobticket); A crisis-proof workplace; Technical equipment from the start of apprenticeship (laptop, headset); Good further training opportunities and career prospects; Intensive onboarding and personal mentoring.