Internships, Apprenticeships & Job Opportunities for Youth

How to Apply:

email: [email protected] or send to 105 Jones Place Chester, MD  21619

Job Descriptions:

Apprentice Plumber Will be working with a licensed plumber to learn trade

How to Apply:

Apply in person, online at our website, www.tidewaterdirect.com under Careers, or email your resume to HR, [email protected].

Job Description:

Tidewater Direct LLC is a commercial printing company, and direct mail component service provider.  Tidewater Direct, LLC and American Direct, Inc comprise 3 commercial web offset and digital printing facilities that feature a specialized mix of web offset and continuous forms production capabilities. Our high-volume web press and bindery capabilities are ideal direct mail component parts, pharmaceutical leaflets, and packaging inserts. Our ink jet webs achieve the most demanding commercial ink jet personalization applications such as self-mailers, postcards, and personalized letters. 

We service national print markets with niches in digital inkjet printing and finishing, commercial direct mail printing, continuous forms printing, and pharmaceutical printing. A footprint of 200,000 square feet, a fleet of web offset and digital presses, and various finishing lines enable Tidewater to compete nationally on high-volume direct mail and commercial print projects. Each of our three facilities operates an independent pre-press department ensuring redundancy across the locations.

There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a press operator!  This career is expected to grow 6-8% between 2023 and 2028 and product thousands of job opportunities across the U.S. 

Tidewater will offer a press operator apprentice a full-training program onsite that provides all training needed to perform all the general duties of a press operator.  Our program is designed to be completed in a timely manner.  Once the apprentice completes the program, he or she will have opportunities for higher income and career growth potential. This is an amazing opportunity for anyone looking to work for a company where you have the chance to grow your career. 

Do you have computer skills, dexterity, and mechanical skills?  We may have found the career for you!  We need a candidate who can follow detailed instructions and work under pressure. Yes, deadlines are a part of the job, and yes, the machines are noisy, but the daily work will never be dull.  It is important for you to have good math and mechanical skills, and you must have the ability to be a good planner.   A great press operator in her or his field is someone who is prepared for all jobs, and makes sure there is adequate time to complete tasks.  

You will learn how to operate various presses, primarily our widest press, the Sanden and the software programs associated with it.  You’ll learn to set up and maintain presses by assisting with the loading and unloading of paper into the press machine.  You’ll always have a front row seat to watch the press operator set up and run the equipment.  You will learn all the terminology of the press industry which will help you feel at ease when communicating with others.  

We offer excellent benefits – after 90 days: Medical Insurances – Health, Vision, and Dental.  Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid time off, Paid Holidays, including your Birthday off, and 401(K)” Send resume to [email protected] or Visit www.tidewaterdirect.com/careers or call 410-758-1500 ext. 23 Banding Operators “Tidewater Direct located in Centreville, on Maryland’s Eastern Shore is seeking to hire additional staff for our Bindery Department for our third shift, overnight hours. This is a full time position with a potential for growth. The Bindery shifts are 8 hour shifts from Monday to Friday, 11pm to 7am with mandatory biweekly Saturdays during heavy production periods.

You can have your days off!

Tidewater offers competitive salaries, and offers all employees benefits after the 90 day Probation Period! Health, Vision, Dental, Paid time off, Paid Holidays including your birthday off, 401K, Life Insurance, paid by company, Long Term Disability. We also offer referral bonuses for recruitments by an employee. We are an Equal Opportunity Employee, and Tidewater Direct is a women-owned business located in rural Queen Anne’s County, MD. Live here? You should work here!

We will be looking for multiple positions for this shift starting summer! 

Banders: Night Shift – Hours: 11pm to 7am, Days: Mon-Fri. Starting Pay $16.00 per hour

In this role, you will start out as an entry-Level bander, but with on the job training, you can progressively advance up to folder operator. Duties include: Banding paper bundles and product as it comes off our folding machines, stacking product in cartons, trays and on skids. Creating cartons for packing needs. Adhering labels as necessary. Keeping working area clean and free of debris. 

Candidates must be capable of standing for extended periods of time, and show the desire and want to learn. With on the job training there is no experience or qualifications necessary. Potential to learn to become folder machine operators. More information about folder operators listed further below. Come grow with our company! Opportunity for overtime hours is available during busy seasons.

Other information:

Looking for a way to learn and get paid at the same time, consider applying for this position at Tidewater Direct, LLC in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland.  We’d love to hear from you!

We are a women-owned Business, Equal Opportunity Employer, and have a helpful team of knowledgeable, diverse staff to assist you throughout your career.  We welcome Vets and Disabled Employees,  

How to Apply:

Send resume to [email protected] or Apply in person at any of our office locations in Chestertown

Job Description:

How to Apply:

Send resume to [email protected] or Apply in person at any of our office locations in Chestertown

Job Description:

This employee must possess general mechanical knowledge and will be responsible for performing a variety of skilled maintenance tasks involving minor services and repairs of vehicles and equipment. Flexible hours would be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Repairing equipment: either solely at the direction of management, or assisting in repairs with existing mechanics.
• Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with all safety regulations.
• Utilize a variety of power and hand tools and equipment. 
• Maintain a clean work area. 
• Identify and inform management of broken tools and missing supplies.
• Complete reports, work orders, order parts, and perform other administrative duties as required. 
• Complies with Company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Performs additional duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to take direction from supervisors and complete assigned tasks.

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to start 7:00 AM daily.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand for full 8-hour shift.
• Ability to climb in and around trucks and equipment.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. several times a day.

“ Welder / Maintenance Assistant “The welder / maintenance assistant is responsible for the general maintenance for all locations for Gillespie. Flexible hours would be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

– Meets daily with manager to understand workload and priority of tasks.

– Performs multiple types of welding as needed for the project(s) at hand.

– De-bur and grind metal as necessary to achieve proper texture. 

– Cut and weld angles, channels, and other materials.

– Operate equipment such as a cut off saw, drill press, punch press, etc.

– Keep workspace and equipment clean, maintained, and organized.

– Perform routine maintenance checks and servicing for various equipment (forms, mixers and batching equipment, conveyors, bridge cranes, air compressors, etc.) at all Company facilities. 

– Load and unload material from shop and delivery trucks. 

– Positively contribute to the safe team working environment by conducting oneself in a professional manner (proper attire, attendance, and punctuality).

The essential duties of this job position include, but are not limited to, this job description. Other duties may be added to this job description at a later date.

Minimum Qualifications:

– Competence to take directions and complete assigned tasks.

– Basic mechanical skills & the ability to read a tape measure.

– Capability to read drawings with or without assistance. 

– Capacity to transport oneself to and from work.

– Ability to pass a standard pre-employment drug screening.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

– Previous experience in welding, fabrication, and/or maintenance.

Physical Requirements:

– Stand for at least full 8-hour shift.

– Capability to climb in and around forms.

– Ability to lift 50 lbs. independently several times a day.  

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How to apply:

Send resume to [email protected] or Apply in person at any of our office locations in Chestertown

Job Description:

Facilities & Property Maintenance Personnel is responsible for the general upkeep of all Gillespie facilities and properties. Flexible hours would be considered.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Groundskeeper at Gillespie locations:

– Responsible for general upkeep of grounds, building exteriors, entrances, parking lots and roadways.

– Farm maintenance responsibilities include cutting/limbing trees, mowing grass, and the upkeep of ponds, food plots, lanes, and drainage. 

– Maintain the trash concrete pile on a regular basis.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Equipment Maintenance & Operation:

–  Operate and perform general maintenance and basic repairs to critical grounds equipment to include mowers, tractors, loaders, excavators, dozers, and manlifts.

–  Assist in maintaining, repairing, and operating yard equipment to include forklifts, loaders, cranes, yard jockeys, flatbed trailers, and more. 

• Project Work:

–  Assist the Facilities Manager in excavation, grading and other site work as needed for specific projects. 

• Other Duties, include but are not limited to:

  – Always promote and practice safe work habits.

– Ability to transfer equipment from different locations as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work safely and follow all company safety policies.
• Ability to successfully complete equipment operating training, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience with operating equipment (Farming or Construction background preferred).

Physical Requirements:

• Required to stand, walk, stoop, crouch, kneel, bend, climb, or sit for extended periods of time; reach and handle objects, tools, or controls; regularly lift, carry push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.; and occasionally lift or move objects weighing more than 100 lbs. with assistance. 
• Perform manual labor and utilize various hand tools. 

Working Environment:

• Work is performed inside and outside in all weather conditions. On occasion, work is performed in potentially adverse weather conditions.  

• The noise level is usually moderate; however, the individual frequently works near moving mechanical parts.