Printing - Prepress

Complete Colour Printing; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Complete Colour Printing is seeking a hands-on Printing Pre Press Operator to join our Melbourne team. You will manage pre-press workflows for commercial print production, preparing client files, proofs and readying for digital or offset printing.

The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, can work under tight deadlines, and is ready to learn. We value initiative, reliability and teamwork, with opportunities to learn new skills in a long-standing Australian printing company.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial printing with knowledge of pre-press workflows.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet production deadlines.
• Proactive, reliable and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare client files for print production and proofs.
• Colour correction, image modification and data formatting if skilled; training available if not.
• Support digital or offset printing processes and ensure efficient workflow.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Heidelberg Prinect Cockpit

Heidelberg Signa Station

PDF Toolbox

PitStop Pro

XMPIE uCreate

Job description

Printing Pre Press Operator for Quality Commercial Print Production

We are seeking a motivated Prepress Operator to join our team.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can think on their feet, take ownership and keep work moving efficiently from receipt of client files, preparing for the print production processes, proofing and process to either digital or offset printing

We produce high-quality printed products, not just the mundane stuff, so you will find the role interesting and challenging while learning plenty of new skills.

The role could include colour correcting, image modification and data formatting if you have the skills or we will train you.

Experience in the commercial print industry with knowledge of print products, terminology would be an advantage, but we are happy to teach the right person who brings the right attitude, initiative and willingness to learn.

The successful applicant will have strong technical knowledge of commercial print pre-press workflows, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.

Required experience:

• Heidelberg Prinect – Cockpit, Signa Station and PDF Toolbox
• PitStop Pro
• Adobe Creative Suite – InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
• XMPIE uCreate (optional)

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a commercial printing environment.
• Strong knowledge of print-ready artwork, imposition and file preparation.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to manage priorities and meet production deadlines.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team a team environment where initiative, reliability and problem-solving are valued.

About our company

We are Complete Colour Printing and Adams Print, based in Cheltenham and Geelong and operating for over 130 years, and we are one of Australia’s leading environmentally responsible printing companies.

We are a system driven highly awarded business with ISO certifications for our QMS, EMS & FSC certification, with the ability and reputation in the production of innovative bespoke printed products,

We also produce general commercial printed products and packaging, in short medium and large volumes together with electronic media

Our manufacturing consists of; Full pre-press, Digital Printing (Toner and Inkjet), Offset Printing, Bindery including Folding, Saddle Stitching, PUR Binding, Die Cutting and high-volume guillotining, pick, pack and distribution

Why Join Us?

• Friendly, collaborative based team
• Career development and with an opportunity to progress with experience
• Great opportunity to join a long standing, values-driven Australian print company with a reputation for quality and processes operating under ISO Certified practices

Production located in Cheltenham; will suit candidates located in the southern and eastern suburbs of Melbourne who will find an easy commute to our business.

A full-time 5 day week (Monday-Friday) – with a 7:00am start

Only people with full working rights in Australia will be considered for this position and only suitable candidates will be contacted