Apprentice Die Cutter Operator

**About The Detmold Group - your potential employer**

You’ll be joining an Australian family-owned and operated business who design, manufacture, and supply world-class paper and cardboard packaging products for some of the world's largest and most iconic food and retail brands.

**Detmold Cartons**, as part of the Detmold Group, service the growing demand for small run cartons in Australia and offer an extensive range of products including corrugated cartons, promotional displays and packaging.

**What we offer**
- Opportunity to study a qualified Trade and obtain a Cert III in Print Binding, Finishing and Packaging
- Driven and challenging team environment
- Uniforms and PPE supplied
- Employee Assistance Program
- Great location in Brompton, SA (free parking onsite)

**About the Opportunity**

We are looking for school leavers or individuals interested in a career change to come and learn how to operate our **Die Cutting **machines and produce world class packaging products for our customers.

We can offer a **4 year competency based apprenticeship** with on the job and nationally accredited technical training. On completion, you will receive a Trade Certificate in Print, Binding Finishing and Packaging.

Over the duration of the apprenticeship you will work alongside qualified printers, operators and technicians who will support you through your training to become a technically skilled operator.

You will learn about the complexities of our** **printing and die cutting processes, how to set up and monitor machinery per the job specifications, elements of continuous improvement, basic machine maintenance, and the importance of quality systems and routine checks.

You will ultimately become a valuable member of our production team who can run our** flat bed die cutting machinery** safely and efficiently whilst achieving maximum quality throughout the job process.

**About You**

This is a hands-on full time opportunity and would suit those who:

- Have a **safety first mindset** with ability to demonstrate safe behaviours in the workplace.
- Are willing to learn and participate in all training requirements.
- Have previous experience in a hands on role (advantageous).
- Have sound computer skills with ability to record operational data accurately.
- Have strong** mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills**, and ability to **read technical drawings**.
- Can work with integrity, display **initiative** and be a reliable team player.
- Have a positive attitude with ability to adapt to change.