Field Service Apprentice, Postpress

Who Are We

Heidelberg USA is a reliable and highly innovative partner to the printing industry, committed to quality and future viability for over 170 years.

Location:

St. Louis, MO

We are hiring a Mechanical/Electrical apprentice for the St. Louis area. You will learn to work on and fix industrial printing machines. The role requires extensive travel, flexibility, a 24‑36 month commitment, and a hunger for learning. The apprenticeship program offers training with a starting base salary of $50,000, paid travel expenses, a $61 per diem, and full employee benefits during the first year (with income growth after successful completion of qualifications during the program).

• Grasp concepts and theories related to mechanical and electrical processes taught in an operational environment.
• Work with and assist Field Service Personnel during the installation and maintenance of Heidelberg equipment, both in the field and in Heidelberg facilities.
• Provide exemplary customer service by understanding customers' needs, keeping their equipment productive, and explaining what is required to restore their equipment to operation.
• Be regularly present and timely, with overtime or weekend work potentially required.
• Work as an Electrical/Mechanical apprentice specializing in printing press equipment.

• Ability to travel about 80–100% of the time during the apprenticeship program.
• Commitment to a 24‑36 month apprenticeship program.
• Interest in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, robotics, and related fields; hands‑on aptitude.
• Basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting knowledge (not limited to printing equipment).
• Basic computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to analyze complex situations to sound conclusions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels inside and outside the organization.
• High School or Equivalent (Required). Hand tools experience: 1 year (Required). Electrical experience: 1 year (Preferred).
• 21 years or older (due to travel and car policy).
• 3‑year program with potential to advance or graduate sooner.

Starting base salary of $50,000, paid travel expenses, a $61 per diem, and full employee benefits during the first year, with income growth after successful completion of the apprenticeship program.

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.

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 genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Heidelberg will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision:
Heidelberg will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.