Machine Operator – Large Format Printing & Laser Cutting

Blueprint Digital; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Hands-on equipment experience

Friendly production team

Job summary

Blueprint Digital LLC in Sydney, NSW is seeking a reliable Machine Operator for large-format printing and laser cutting. The role focuses on operating Summa and Zünd systems, with training across printing and heat-press processes.

You will set up jobs, load materials, check quality, and work closely with the production team to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Full training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience operating laser cutting and digital cutting systems.
• Ability to set up jobs and manage material loading efficiently.
• Strong focus on accuracy and quality of cut products.
• Experience with large-format printing equipment is advantageous.
• Good written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Operate Summa laser cutting system on a daily basis.
• Set up jobs, load materials and cut products.
• Check cut products for quality, accuracy and correct quantities.
• Operate Mimaki large-format printing equipment.
• Operate heat press and fabric production processes.
• Prepare materials and jobs for production.
• Follow job sheets, production instructions and deadlines.
• Identify and report production or quality issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work area.
• Collaborate with the production team to complete tasks on time.
• Learn to print and press when needed.

Skills

Machinery operation

Laser cutting

Digital cutting

Mimaki printing

Quality awareness

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

English proficiency

Tools

Summa laser cutter

Zünd cutter

Mimaki printer

Heat press

Job description

Machine Operator – Large Format Printing & Laser Cutting

We are an established and growing large-format Soft Signage printing business looking for a reliable, motivated and hands-on Machine Operator to join our production team.

This is a full-time production role suited to someone who enjoys working with machinery, takes pride in producing quality work and can work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

The primary focus of the role will be operating our Summa laser cutting system and Zünd digital cutting system, with training also provided across our printing and heat press production processes.

About the Role

Your responsibilities will include:

Operating and managing day-to-day production on our Summa laser cutting system

Setting up jobs, loading materials and cutting Jobs.

Checking cut products for quality, accuracy and correct quantities

operate Mimaki large-format printing equipment

operate heat press and fabric production processes

Preparing materials and jobs for production

Following job sheets, production instructions and deadlines

Identifying and reporting production or quality issues

Maintaining a clean, safe and organised work area

Working closely with the production team to ensure jobs are completed accurately and on time

Learn to print and press when needed

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Has excellent attention to detail

Is reliable, punctual and hardworking

Is comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment

Is confident working with machinery and technology

Has good organisational and time-management skills

Can follow job sheets and production instructions accurately

Can work independently as well as part of a team

Is willing to learn new machinery and production processes

Takes pride in producing high-quality work

Has good written and verbal English communication skills

Previous experience in machine operation, laser cutting, digital cutting, printing, signage, textiles or manufacturingwould be highly regarded; however, specific experience with our equipment is not essential.

Full training will be provided for the right person.

What We Offer

Full-time, stable ongoing employment

Comprehensive training on our production equipment and processes

Hands-on experience with industry-leading Summa, Zünd and Mimaki equipment

A friendly and supportive production team

Varied work across cutting, printing and fabric production

Opportunity to become a multi-skilled production operator

Opportunity to develop your skills and grow with the business.

We are looking for someone who wants to become an important part of our production team and is prepared to learn, take responsibility and produce consistently high-quality work.

If you are reliable, motivated, mechanically minded and enjoy working with machinery, we would like to hear from you.