Senior Wide-Format Digital Print & Production Specialist

Carbon8; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon8, located in Marrickville, Sydney, seeks a Senior Wide-Format Digital Print & Production Specialist to lead a busy large-format department. This hands-on role covers operating a range of wide-format printers and finishing equipment, ensuring precise, on-time delivery with a focus on quality and efficiency.

The position offers a clear path to senior technical leadership, overtime opportunities, and career progression within a growing, award-winning Australian print company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience operating wide-format digital print machinery.
• Experience with flatbed, roll-fed and finishing equipment; training provided to expand capability.
• High attention to detail and pride in premium work.
• Strong work ethic and ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Positive, team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Operate wide-format printing and finishing equipment based on daily production requirements.
• Ensure all jobs are produced and finished accurately to specification within the production MIS.
• Manage printing, cutting and finishing processes to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
• Work collaboratively within the production team and assist in other areas as needed.
• Proactively identify process, quality or efficiency improvements in large format production.

Skills

Wide-format printing

Production

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Tools

Zünd G3 3XL 2500

Caldera RIP

MIS system

Epson printers

HP Latex printers

Laminating equipment

Vinyl cutting systems

Job description

Senior Wide-Format Digital Print & Production Specialist

Join Australia's Most Awarded Printing Company

Location: Marrickville, Sydney

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive, based on experience + overtime + career progression

About Carbon8

At Carbon8, we pride ourselves on being Australia's most awarded printing company. Located in the vibrant suburb of Marrickville, Sydney, we collaborate with some of the nation's most iconic brands, delivering premium print solutions that set industry standards. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability has positioned us at the forefront of the printing industry.

Our Large Format department delivers a diverse and high-end range of custom display, retail, campaign and signage solutions.

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a highly experienced Wide-Format Digital Print & Production Specialist to play a key role in the ongoing development of this department.

This is a hands-on senior production role suited to an experienced operator who enjoys variety, technical challenge and producing exceptional quality work. You will be responsible for operating a broad range of wide-format printing and finishing equipment, ensuring jobs are delivered accurately, efficiently and to specification.

For the right person, this role can evolve into a senior technical lead position within large format production, with scope to influence workflows, standards and capability development.

Machinery & Systems

• Epson aqueous and solvent roll-fed printers
• HP Latex roll-fed printers
• Laminating equipment
• Vinyl cutting systems
• Zünd G3 3XL 2500 (fully configured with an extensive tool set)
• Caldera RIP / front end
• Online production MIS

Key Responsibilities

• Operate wide-format printing and finishing equipment based on skillset and daily production requirements
• Ensure all jobs are produced and finished accurately to specification within our production MIS
• Manage printing, cutting and finishing processes to meet deadlines and quality standards
• Perform routine machine maintenance and basic troubleshooting
• Work collaboratively within the production team and assist in other areas when needed
• Proactively identify process, quality or efficiency improvements in large format production

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Minimum 5+ years’ experienceoperating wide-format digital print machinery
• Experience with similar flatbed, roll-fed and finishing equipment (training provided where required to expand capability)
• High attention to detail and pride in producing premium work
• Strong work ethic and ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• A positive, team-focused approach

Additional Attributes We Value

• Organised and methodical work practices
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Ambition and enthusiasm to grow within a high-end print environment
• Full-time position
• Currently operating a single day shift
• Overtime available during peak periods (extended hours and weekend work available if desired)
• Remuneration dependent on experience and skill level, with overtime paid
• Excellent long-term career prospects within a thriving and respected print business

Work Schedule

Our print room typically operates on a single extended shift from 6 am to 6 pm. During peak periods, this can extend to a two-shift system covering approximately 5 am to 10 pm and occasionally later. Should someone be looking for a permanent afternoon shift this is also very desirable.

After-hours, weekend, and overtime work is available by agreement and is regularly required to meet demand.

Your specific hours would be determined through consultation with the team. While we currently have some flexibility within our roster, we’d gladly welcome a new team member who brings a similarly adaptable approach.

Why Join Carbon8?

Be part of a rapidly expanding company with exciting opportunities for career development and advancement.

Work in a technology-driven, forward-thinking company where innovation is at the core of everything we do.

Join a passionate, motivated team dedicated to growth, continuous improvement, and delivering outstanding results.

Competitive remuneration based on experience and skills, with overtime paid when required.