Signage 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, 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.