Prepress Operator - Flexible Hours in a Tech Upgrade

IntoWork Australia

Sydney

On-site

AUD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Monday–Friday only

Flexible start/finish times

Supportive team environment

Opportunity during technology upgrade

Job summary

FindStaff is seeking a Prepress Operator/Platemaker for a temporary assignment in Sydney, Australia. You will be responsible for preparing print-ready artwork, imposing with ESKO and CAD files, ripping files, and producing plates for the press room.

The role requires experience in prepress operations, familiarity with ESKO, Apogee, Amfortis or similar systems, and a strong eye for detail. You will work Monday to Friday with some flexibility in start times and support a technology upgrade phase.

Qualifications

Experience in a Prepress Operator or Platemaker role.
Experience with ESKO, Apogee, Amfortis, AGFA/ECO3 systems or similar prepress software.
Strong understanding of artwork preparation, pre-flighting, imposition, and plate production.
High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Comfortable with manual handling requirements.

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.