Digital Print Operator

Vistaprint; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VistaPrint in Melbourne is seeking a seasoned production lead to oversee the Vista Printing Unit (VSU). You will act as the 2IC to the VSU Supervisor, set up and operate digital presses and finishing equipment, and drive quality and efficiency across the line.

The role requires formal print qualifications and 10+ years in the printing industry, with hands-on experience in print and finishing machinery. You will promote safety, coordinate workflows, and support training initiatives to grow the

Qualifications

• Formal print qualifications required.
• At least 10 years of work experience in the Printing industry.
• Experience with Print & Finishing machines.
• Works within established procedures with supervision.
• Self-starter with willingness to learn and grow.
• Energetic and highly motivated.

Responsibilities

• Serve as 2IC to the VSU Supervisor or First Operator, providing operational leadership when required.
• Set up and operate digital presses and finishing equipment.
• Apply knowledge of enterprise processes and procedures relevant to the role.
• Maintain schedule adherence with scheduling rules and practices.
• Manage production software for reprints, holds, and print job clearing.
• Operate computer-controlled systems per accredited skills and training.
• Carry out routine and preventative maintenance within scope of training.
• Promote OH&S and environmental protection practices daily.
• Coordinate workflow and support teamwork within the production area.
• Address quality variations and adjust processes to maintain standards.
• Assist supervisors and trainers in delivering training to team members.
• Allocate tasks to team members to meet production schedules and quality targets.

Job description

Who We Are:

To carry out a range of operational production tasks across multiple areas, depending on training, skills, and operational needs, to achieve workflow and production goals. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Operating digital and offset print presses, including maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control
• Operating cutting machines and managing finishing processes
• Overseeing packing and other operational activities within the VSU

What You Will Do:

• Serve as 2IC to the VSU Supervisor or First Operator in the VSU, providing operational leadership when required.
• Set up and operate digital presses, and finishing equipment.
• Apply thorough knowledge of enterprise processes and procedures relevant to the role.
• Strong understanding of scheduling practices and scheduling rules.
• Working knowledge of software systems for managing production, including reprinting products with quality issues, placing items on hold, and clearing print jobs.
• Operate computer-controlled systems in line with accredited skills and training.
• Carry out routine and preventative maintenance within scope of training.
• Promote and implement OH&S and environmental protection practices in daily operations.
• Coordinate workflow and support teamwork within the production area.
• Identify and address quality variations in products, processes, or materials, making necessary adjustments to maintain production standards.
• Assist supervisors and trainers in delivering training to team members.
• Allocate tasks to team members to meet production schedules, taking responsibility for the quality and timeliness of their output.

Your Qualifications:

• Formal print qualifications
• At least 10 years of work experience in the Printing industry.
• Experience with Print & Finishing machines
• Works within established procedures with a moderate degree of supervision
• Self-starter with the willingness to learn and grow in the role
• Energetic and highly motivated

Why You'll Love Working Here:

Being at VistaPrint means that you don’t see work as just a building, a desk or a manufacturing floor. You see it as a chance to take a step forward in your career journey – and your life. We strive to give you everything you need to learn, grow, and succeed. Through innovation, collaboration, and perpetual exposure to what’s next, we’re always pushing boundaries and broadening our horizons. We embrace the chance to operate outside of our comfort zone to discover what we’re capable of. Some might call that a challenge; we just call it another great day at work.

Remote First-Culture:

In 2021, VistaPrint adopted a Remote-First operating model and culture. We heard from our team members that having the freedom, autonomy and trust in each other to work from home and the ability to operate when they are most productive, empowers everyone to be their best and most brilliant self. VistaPrint also provides collaboration spaces for team members to work physically together when it's safe to do so or believe in-office working will deliver the best results.

About Us:

As an e-commerce powerhouse, VistaPrint creates customer value (and delight) through accessible, cutting-edge technology. We are the marketing partner to millions of small businesses around the world. For more than 20 years, we have helped small businesses look and feel credible through high-quality marketing products and solutions that include signage, apparel, promotional products, flyers, postcards, business cards, websites and digital marketing. With VistaPrint, small businesses are able to create and customize their marketing with easy-to-use digital tools and design-templates, or by receiving expert graphic design support. In 2020, VistaPrint acquired 99designs to expand its design offering via a worldwide community of more than 150,000 talented designers to make it easy for designers and clients to work together to create designs they love. VistaPrint is focused on making great marketing and design accessible to every small business owner, allowing them to create a cohesive brand image for use in-store, online and on-the-go.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

VistaPrint, a Cimpress company, is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, sex, national or ethnic origin, nationality, age, religion, citizenship, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender presentation, legal or preferred name, marital status, pregnancy, family structure, veteran status or any other basis protected by human rights laws or regulations. This list is not exhaustive and, in fact, in many cases, we strive to do more than the law requires.