Prepress Operator – Esko/Plate Making (Mon–Fri)

Findstaff; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mon-Fri schedule

Flexible start times

Team environment during upgrade

Job summary

FindStaff is seeking a reliable Prepress Operator to join our printing operation in Sydney during a technology upgrade phase. Reporting to the Production Team, you will prepare print-ready artwork and manage plate production in a fast-paced environment.

This temp assignment offers a Monday–Friday schedule with early start options and an opportunity to work with leading prepress software (ESKO, Apogee, Amfortis) while maintaining high quality standards and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Prepress Operator or Platemaker role.
• Experience with ESKO, Apogee, Amfortis or AGFA/ECO3 systems.
• Strong understanding of artwork preparation, pre-flighting, imposition, and plate production.
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and processing print-ready artwork files.
• Using ESKO software and CAD files to impose and position artwork.
• Ripping files and preparing plates for production.
• Conducting pre-flight checks and quality assurance on incoming files.
• Operating and monitoring plate-making equipment.
• Manual handling of printing plates and preparing them for transport to the press area.
• Working autonomously within the prepress department.
• Temp assignment to cover a period of leave.

Skills

Prepress Operator

Platemaker

Prepress software

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Tools

ESKO

Apogee

Amfortis

AGFA/ECO3

Job description

FindStaff is seeking a reliable Prepress Operator to join our printing operation in Sydney during a technology upgrade phase. Reporting to the Production Team, you will prepare print-ready artwork and manage plate production in a fast-paced environment.

This temp assignment offers a Monday–Friday schedule with early start options and an opportunity to work with leading prepress software (ESKO, Apogee, Amfortis) while maintaining high quality standards and attention to detail.