Digital Print Operator / Pre-Press

Hague Australia; City of Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Hague Australia in Dandenong South, VIC, seeks a Digital Print Operator / Pre-Press with at least one year of commercial digital printing experience. You will work across digital printing and pre-press, preparing artwork, running Konica Minolta equipment and ensuring accurate, timely production.

You will contribute to quality output, perform pre-flight checks and collaborate with the team to meet deadlines while maintaining a clean, safe production area.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience operating digital printing equipment in a commercial print environment.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Understanding of digital print production, artwork preparation and print quality.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple jobs and meet deadlines.
• Practical problem-solving abilities and ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate Konica Minolta digital printing equipment to produce high-quality products.
• Prepare customer artwork and ensure files are print-ready.
• Perform pre-flight checks, imposition, proofing and basic colour corrections.
• Monitor print quality and adjust settings as required.
• Manage jobs from artwork preparation through to final print output.
• Identify and resolve artwork, file and printing issues.
• Prioritize production to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Maintain equipment and keep production area clean, safe and organized.

Job description

Full-Time | Permanent | Dandenong South, VIC

Join an Established Security Print Production Team

Are you an experienced Digital Print Operator looking for a stable, full-time opportunity with the chance to develop your pre-press skills?

We are seeking a reliable, hands-on Digital Print Operator with at least one year of commercial digital printing experience to join our production team in Dandenong South.

This is an opportunity to work in a professional print production environment, producing high-quality printed products while developing your skills across digital printing, artwork preparation and pre-press.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, has a strong eye for detail and enjoys working as part of a team to deliver quality results on time.

Why Join Us?

• Stable employment: Full-time, permanent position.

• Modern production environment: Work with professional digital print equipment.

• Develop your skills: Expand your experience across pre-press, artwork preparation and print production.

• Supportive team: Join a team that values quality, reliability and attention to detail.

• Competitive salary: Negotiable based on your experience and capabilities.

About the Role

Working across digital printing and pre-press, you will be responsible for preparing artwork, operating digital printing equipment and ensuring jobs are produced accurately and efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating Konica Minolta digital printing equipment to produce high-quality printed products.

• Preparing customer artwork and ensuring files are ready for print production.

• Performing pre-flight checks, imposition, proofing and basic colour corrections.

• Monitoring print quality and adjusting settings as required.

• Managing jobs from artwork preparation and approval through to final print output.

• Identifying and resolving artwork, file and printing issues.

• Managing production priorities to meet deadlines and quality standards.

• Maintaining equipment and ensuring the production area remains clean, safe and organised.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• At least one year of experience operating digital printing equipment in a commercial print environment.

• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.

• An understanding of digital print production, artwork preparation and print quality.

• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.

• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple jobs and meet deadlines.

• A practical approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving.

• The ability to work independently and contribute positively to a team.

Experience that would be an advantage

• Fiery RIP software and digital print workflow management.

• Pre-press, imposition and colour management.

• Wide-format printing and print finishing processes.

You don't need to be an expert in every aspect of pre-press. If you have solid digital printing experience and are keen to broaden your skills, we encourage you to apply.

The Details

• Job Title: Digital Print Operator / Pre-Press

• Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

• Location: Dandenong South, VIC

• Salary: Competitive and negotiable, depending on experience