Apprenticeship: Media technologist in printing (m/f/d) – offset printing

Details
Category: Available apprenticeships
  • Department: Offset printing
  • Employment type: Apprenticeship
  • Start date: 09/2026

To strengthen our printing team, we are offering one apprenticeship position for the upcoming training year as a media technologist in printing (m/f/d) with a specialization in offset printing.

Printing plates for offset printing.

What to expect

  • Three-year apprenticeship
  • Practice-oriented training with integration into the company workflow from day one
  • Setting up and monitoring the printing process and machine functions
  • Printing, varnishing, and inline processing (die-cutting, creasing, perforating)
  • Maintaining and inspecting printing machines and functions
  • Implementing various quality assurance measures
  • Color, environmental, and quality management according to ISO standards

What you should bring

  • You hold at least an intermediate school leaving certificate.
  • You are physically fit and motivated.
  • You have good color perception.
  • You are interested in both technical and graphic aspects.
  • You enjoy working independently and have a hands-on approach.
  • You are reliable, meticulous, and enjoy teamwork.
  • You possess good technical understanding and manual skills.
  • You are interested in state-of-the-art industrial equipment.

What we offer you

  • One-week internship to get to know the profession and our company.
  • Good chances of permanent employment after completing your apprenticeship.
  • Career prospects with opportunities for further development.
  • A healthy, medium-sized company with above-average growth.
  • A modern working environment with the latest technology in a multi-award-winning family business.
  • A motivated team and a pleasant working atmosphere.
  • International customer base, especially from the Greater Region.

Further information about the apprenticeship as a media technologist in printing can be found here.

Interested? Then please send your complete application documents by post to Kern GmbH, In der Kolling 120, 66450 Bexbach, by e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or use our application form. The apprenticeship starts on September 1, 2026.

Please include: cover letter, CV, copies of the last two school reports, if applicable certificates of graduation/apprenticeship/internship, and for minors, proof of the initial medical examination.

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Who we are

To be noticed, it is not enough to demonstrate content expertise alone. Visually, you also need to stand out from your competitors and rise above the crowd. While standard products can certainly be found with us as well, we truly excel where individual solutions are required to break the mold. Whenever competent advice and planning beyond the print product are needed, or a rapid and flexible response to time-critical challenges is necessary – that is where we can fully leverage our Kern competencies to help you achieve a successful presence.

As a full-service provider, Kern GmbH offers a comprehensive one-stop solution – from conception and design to offset, digital, and large-format printing, through to complete print finishing and enhancement, up to shipping logistics.

Kern GmbH – representing over 160 years of printing tradition and experience, combined with a motivated team and state-of-the-art technologies.

What we offer

  • A stable, medium-sized company with above-average growth.
  • A modern working environment in a multi-award-winning family business.
  • Certified according to EMAS III, ISO 9001, ISO 12647 (PSO), and Blue Angel for printed products (Blauer Engel für Druckerzeugnisse, DE-UZ 195).
  • Career prospects with opportunities for personal development.
  • A motivated team and a pleasant working atmosphere.
  • State-of-the-art technologies from industry leaders.

Application

Curious to learn more? Then send your complete application documents by post to Kern GmbH, In der Kolling 120, 66450 Bexbach, by email to bewerbung@kerndruck.de, or use our application form.

Please submit: cover letter, CV, copies of your last two school reports, any certificates of graduation or internships, and for minors, proof of the initial medical examination.

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