Apprentice Field Service Mechatronic – Sheetfed

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.

Location:

Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

We are now hiring a Mechanical/Electrical apprentice for the Milwaukee area. This role requires extensive travel, flexibility, a 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, you may succeed in this apprenticeship program and become a functional field service representative upon completion.

We have a unique opportunity for an Electrical/Mechanical Controls apprentice motivated to grow with the Heidelberg team. The apprenticeship program offers training with a starting base salary of $44,200, paid travel expenses, a $45 per diem, and full employee benefits during the first year (with growth in income after successful completion of qualifications). By working on Heidelberg machines, you secure a global presence with a unique skillset.

• Grasp concepts and theories related to mechanical & electrical processes taught in an operational environment.
• Work with and assist Field Service Personnel during installation and maintenance of Heidelberg equipment, both in the field and in Heidelberg facilities.
• Provide exemplary customer service: understand the customer’s needs to keep their equipment productive and explain what will be required to restore their equipment to operation.
• Perform most service work at the customer’s site so regular attendance and timeliness is expected.
• Sometimes overtime or weekend work may be a critical function for success.
• Work as an Electrical/Mechanical apprentice specializing on Printing Press equipment.

• Ability to travel about 80–100% of the time during the apprenticeship program.
• Commit to a 3‑year program.
• Mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, robotics, etc. aptitude.
• Enjoy working with hands and possess a mechanical aptitude.
• Electrical knowledge.
• Basic mechanical/electrical troubleshooting skills. (Mechanical/electrical knowledge does not need to be limited to printing equipment.)
• Basic computer skills are important. The program lasts 3 years with potential to advance or graduate sooner.
• Must be 21+ years old due to travel and car policy.

• 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 the organization.
• Ability to analyze complex situations and arrive at sound conclusions.

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

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

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 ensure they conform to applicable requirements. Heidelberg ensures employees have and use safe tools and equipment; and properly maintain such equipment.

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…