Print & Finishing Operator

surfcoast advisory; Torquay; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Surf Coast Signage, a family-run signage fabrication and installation business on the Surf Coast, is seeking an experienced Print & Finishing Operator to run our production floor. You will print, finish, and manage signage projects with minimal supervision once trained, while ensuring quality and deadlines are met.

The role offers hands-on responsibility on a day-to-day basis, opportunities to grow with the business, and a pathway to broader operational duties as the team expands.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated industry experience operating digital/wide-format printers (e.g. latex, solvent or UV print systems)
• Solid understanding of print finishing techniques, substrates and materials used in signage production
• Proven ability to work independently and use good judgement on the production floor
• Strong attention to detail and pride in the quality of finished work
• Reliable, punctual and comfortable managing your own workload once across our systems
• Physically capable of standing for extended periods and handling signage materials and stock
• Current driver's license
• Experience with job management software (nice to have)
• Forklift license (nice to have)
• Experience with vehicle wrap installation or other on-site installation work (nice to have)

Responsibilities

• Operate wide-format/digital printers to produce signage, vehicle graphics and print collateral to specification
• Finish work — cutting, laminating, mounting, trimming and weeding — to a consistently high standard
• Read and interpret job specifications and priorities from our job management system
• Manage the production queue independently, prioritising jobs and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision
• Perform quality checks on finished work before it leaves the workshop
• Carry out routine printer maintenance and basic troubleshooting; flag equipment issues promptly
• Manage consumables and stock — inks, media and finishing materials — and flag reorder needs
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised workshop in line with WHS requirements
• Liaise on job priorities, timelines and any production issues

Skills

Wide-format printing

Digital printing

Print finishing

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Job management software

Forklift license

Vehicle wrap install

Job description

Surf Coast Signage is a family-run signage fabrication and installation business on the Surf Coast, producing everything from vehicle graphics and shopfront signage to large-format banners and site signage for local businesses. We're looking for an experienced Print & Finishing Operator to run our production floor, involving printing, cutting, laminating and finishing jobs to a high standard, with the confidence to work independently once trained on our systems.

This is a hands‑on production role. You'll be trusted to manage the day‑to‑day print queue, keep jobs moving, and flag anything that needs attention, without needing to be closely supervised.

This role also offers the opportunity to grow with the business and take on greater responsibility over time for the right person, whether that's developing further technical skills, taking ownership of more of the production process, or stepping into a broader operational role as the business grows.

Key responsibilities

• Operate wide-format/digital printers to produce signage, vehicle graphics and print collateral to specification
• Carry out finishing work — cutting, laminating, mounting, trimming and weeding — to a consistently high standard
• Read and interpret job specifications and priorities from our job management system
• Manage the production queue independently, prioritising jobs and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision
• Perform quality checks on finished work before it leaves the workshop
• Carry out routine printer maintenance and basic troubleshooting; flag equipment issues promptly
• Manage consumables and stock — inks, media and finishing materials — and flag reorder needs
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised workshop in line with WHS requirements
• Liaise on job priorities, timelines and any production issues

About you

• Demonstrated industry experience operating digital/wide-format printers (e.g. latex, solvent or UV print systems)
• Solid understanding of print finishing techniques, substrates and materials used in signage production
• Proven ability to work independently and use good judgement on the production floor
• Strong attention to detail and pride in the quality of finished work
• Reliable, punctual and comfortable managing your own workload once across our systems
• Physically capable of standing for extended periods and handling signage materials and stock
• Current driver's license
• Experience with job management software (nice to have)
• Forklift license (nice to have)
• Experience with vehicle wrap installation or other on‑site installation work (nice to have)

Nice to have (but not essential)

• Experience with job management software
• Experience with vehicle wrap installation or other on‑site installation work

Compensation note

This role sits within Level 4 of the Graphic Arts, Printing and Publishing Award 2020 (MA000026), which covers printing, finishing and related production work. We're offering a rate 10% above the award minimum in recognition of the experience and independence this role requires. If the successful candidate's skill set is closer to a more advanced classification, the rate would be reviewed accordingly.

We're ideally looking for a part‑time (0.6) arrangement, with days and hours to be discussed and agreed with the right candidate. We'd also consider a full‑time arrangement for someone who's a strong fit for the role.

Applications close 21 September, however we’ll be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the role early if we find the right person.