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Media Technologist Print Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Medientechnologe/-technologin Druck

The Media Technologist Print is a 3-year recognized apprenticeship in industry and skilled crafts. In this training, you learn to produce printed products, set up and operate printing machines, and monitor the quality of the print results.

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What you do

  • Checking and preparing print data for production
  • Setting up and adjusting printing machines
  • Monitoring and controlling the printing process
  • Mixing colors and checking color reproduction
  • Performing quality checks and troubleshooting errors
  • Maintaining and servicing printing machines
  • Further processing printed products (e.g., cutting, folding)

Requirements

  • Technical understanding and manual dexterity
  • Precision and meticulousness
  • Good color vision
  • Interest in media design and production
  • Teamwork skills and reliability
  • At least a secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss)
  • Readiness for shift work (often in larger companies)

Career prospects

  1. 1Specialization in specific printing techniques (e.g., digital printing, offset printing)
  2. 2Further training to become an Industrial Master (Print Media)
  3. 3Further training to become a Technician (Printing and Media Technology)
  4. 4University studies in Printing and Media Technology
  5. 5Self-employment with one's own printing business

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There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Media Technologist Print Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 900 to 1,200 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Media Technologist Print Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Media Technologist Print Ausbildung?

Technical understanding and manual dexterity; Precision and meticulousness; Good color vision; Interest in media design and production.

Where can I find open Media Technologist Print Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Media Technologist Print

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.