Join a modern, air-conditioned workplace within a successful printing company
Competitive hourly rate of $40 (negotiable based on your skills and experience)
Take on a key role in a high-quality, family-run print business and contribute to expert print solutions
About Our Client
Our client, a family-run printing business with over 40 years of industry experience. Specialising in expert offset print solutions, including catalogues and magazines, they pride themselves on delivering the highest quality publications to their clients. Operating in Melbourne's East, they feature full-sized A1 presses, digital printing capabilities, and a comprehensive binding department.
With a focus on customer relationships and producing high-quality products, our client combines a highly skilled team with state-of-the-art technology to stay at the forefront of the printing industry. Their team environment is well-supported, featuring a strong commitment to health and safety, and the workplace is modern, air-conditioned, and offers a comfortable, positive environment for its employees.
About the Opportunity
Our client is looking for an experienced Prepress Operator to join their team full-time in Mount Waverley, VIC.
Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for managing daily prepress activities, working from files supplied through to plate creation. You will also handle some digital printing tasks and are expected to work both independently and as part of a small, collaborative team.
More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Handling daily prepress duties, from file management through to creating plates
Operating digital printing equipment as required
Preparing print files for production, ensuring accuracy and quality
Managing and troubleshooting prepress equipment
Collaborating with the production team to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met
Working independently to manage time and priorities effectively
Maintaining communication with the production team regarding job progress
Ensuring adherence to health and safety standards
Using Heidelberg Prinect (advantageous but not essential)
About You
To qualify, you will need prior experience in a similar prepress operator role, ideally with both offset and digital printing. Experience with Heidelberg Prinect will be highly regarded, though it is not essential. Strong communication skills and the ability to work unsupervised are critical.
Additionally, you will have:
A keen eye for detail and quality assurance
Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability
The ability to work efficiently and manage time effectively
Knowledge of digital printing and offset printing processes
As our ideal candidate, you will be a self-starter who thrives in a collaborative team environment. You will have the experience and skills necessary to produce high-quality print materials and a desire to maintain and enhance the company's reputation for excellence.
About the Benefits
Compensation is a competitive hourly rate of $40, negotiable based on your skills and experience. Additionally, you'll enjoy the following:
A modern, air-conditioned workplace
Full-time, permanent role with flexible shift times (ideal hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, negotiable)
Opportunities for professional development in a skilled and close-knit team
A supportive, family-oriented work environment
Ready to apply?
If you are ready to join our team and contribute to our success, please Apply NOW!
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