Printing Apprentice — Start Your Trade + Certificate III

MRAEL Apprentice and Trainee Vacancies; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above‑award wages

Certificate III

Christmas shutdown

Safe production

Job summary

MRAEL, in partnership with Insignia, is seeking a Printing Apprentice to join their Wakerley production team for an ASAP start. This 4-year hands-on trade delivers a nationally recognised Certificate III in Printing.

No experience required; training provided. You will learn print production basics, assist with press setups, and progress toward running your own printing press under supervision in a safe, modern facility.

Qualifications

• Must commit to a 4-year apprenticeship.
• No experience required—full training provided.
• Earn a Certificate III in Printing.
• 2-week Christmas shutdown period standard for Insignia staff.
• Supportive team with a safe, modern production environment.
• A clear pathway to becoming a qualified printer.

Responsibilities

• Learn the essentials of print production in the initial months.
• Wash ink trays and keep equipment clean.
• Assist with waste paper removal and general production housekeeping.
• Prepare materials, inks and job components.
• Help qualified printers with press setups.
• Support quality checks and finishing processes.
• Keep the production area tidy, safe and well organised.
• Progress to operating printing press under supervision.

Skills

Hand-on

Mechanical aptitude

Reliability

Willing to learn

Education

Year 12 student

Tools

Printing press equipment

Job description

MRAEL, in partnership with Insignia, is seeking a Printing Apprentice to join their Wakerley production team for an ASAP start. This 4-year hands-on trade delivers a nationally recognised Certificate III in Printing.

No experience required; training provided. You will learn print production basics, assist with press setups, and progress toward running your own printing press under supervision in a safe, modern facility.