Pre-Press Operator (Esko) — Packaging & Print

Labelmakers Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Labelmakers Group in Somerton VIC is seeking a motivated Pre-Press Operator/EskoOperator to join our manufacturing team. You will prepare artwork to meet production requirements and support the pre-press workflow across multiple jobs.

As a key member of the pre-press team, you will work with Esko and Adobe software, maintain equipment, and ensure high-quality output while collaborating with other production functions.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience in a print or packaging manufacturing environment (pre-press preferred).
• Experience using Adobe and Esko Software (Automation Engine, Artpro+, Packedge, Plato, Deskpack, ArtiosCad) is advantageous.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Team player with good cross-group communication.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage priorities and maintain high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality pre-press output including digital image imposition, layout configuration, file merging and cropping.
• Inspect final products to ensure quality conformance.
• Maintain pre-press equipment and perform basic servicing.
• Order and replenish consumables used in the pre-press process.
• Communicate effectively with all production functions to ensure workflow alignment.

Skills

Pre-press experience

Team player

Autonomous worker

Attention to detail

Tools

Esko Software

Adobe Suite

Automation Engine

Job description

Labelmakers Group in Somerton VIC is seeking a motivated Pre-Press Operator/EskoOperator to join our manufacturing team. You will prepare artwork to meet production requirements and support the pre-press workflow across multiple jobs.

As a key member of the pre-press team, you will work with Esko and Adobe software, maintain equipment, and ensure high-quality output while collaborating with other production functions.