Prepress Operator

About Our Client

Our client is a family-run printing business with over 40 years of industry experience. They specialize in expert offset print solutions, including catalogues and magazines, and pride themselves on delivering the highest quality publications to their clients.

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

We are seeking an experienced Prepress Operator to join our 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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