Printing Apprentice

Build your Career with an Industry Leader

MCC Verstraete Australia has worked with some of the best-known brands in Australia for over 50 years developing a superior "In Mould Label" product for the marketplace through this journey. The team has never lost touch with its family business origins and is focused on creating strong personal relationships at every level of the business.

About the role

An exciting and immediate opportunity for an Apprentice Printer / Press Assistant to join our team and learn the Printing Trade as an offsider to our experienced Printers, operating Heidelberg Presses. This permanent full-time position will initially commence on Day Shift working 12-hour rosters (3 days per week). A great opportunity to develop & progress your career with an industry leader and the world's leading In-mould label (IML) manufacturer.

The Printing Assistant position (where your Apprenticeship commences) will be responsible for assisting the Printer in operating the press and machinery to produce and print a variety of high-quality in-mould labels.

Duties include:

Assisting the Print Operator on Heidelberg Machinery to print labels

Blend and test inks according to specification.

Check production output according to determined quality specifications.

Proficient in English in order to complete work order documentation.

Determine corrective actions when product is out of specification.

Follow the work instructions, work procedures and safety procedures.

Ability to work autonomously as well as in a collaborative team.

Problem solving acumen.

About You:

Physically fit and able to lift up to perform manual handling tasks.

Ability to visually see all colours (cannot be colourblind)

Excellent quality control and high attention for detail

Mechanical aptitude

High regard for safety

Must have reliable transport.

Eligible Australian working rights.

Eager to complete a Printing Apprenticeship (Trade Cert Qualification) - which is all done on the job including the learning modules (in collaboration with our internal RTO).

The Benefits

Competitive remuneration

A Trade Qualification in the lucrative Print Industry

Free onsite parking

Health & wellness program

Local & global career opportunities to development & build your brilliant career

Private health insurance discount

To help employees thrive at home & at work, we offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Employee referral program, our employees are rewarded for helping us find great talent

Reward & recognition programs aligned to our values and with high performance.

Regular social events encouraging a fun & friendly environment.

Values-based culture

Supportive & inclusive environment

Part of an organisation that strongly believes in sustainability goals to make a difference to our planet.

Apply now

Are you Interested or know someone who could be? Let them know If you don't quite meet all of the criteria, but feel you can make a difference at MCC, we encourage you to submit your application. If your CV includes qualifications, work history, skills, experience, no need to also provide a cover letter.

Diversity & Inclusion

At MCC, we believe what makes us unique, makes us better. We embrace & care deeply about creating a workplace where our people feel valued & empowered. We are committed to providing an environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly & with respect. We consider our people our best asset & understand the importance of bringing different perspectives. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity/expression or ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage. We encourage & welcome all genders, people of disability, first nations people, LGBTQI+ community, refugees & people from culturally & linguistic diverse backgrounds to apply.