• Join a reputable, family-owned business with over 35 years of experience in the printing industry!
• Utilise your skills on state-of-the-art printing equipment in a dynamic work environment!
• Enjoy an attractive hourly rate circa $30 - $33/hr PLUS super, potential overtime opportunities and social events!

WHO Printing

For more than 35 years, WHO Printing has been delivering top-tier printing services to the Hunter region, Australia, and beyond. As a proudly Australian, family-owned business, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional quality and customer care. Renowned for our excellence in both offset and digital printing, we lead the industry with award-winning expertise. Our commitment extends to providing fully integrated, eco-friendly printing solutions tailored to businesses of every scale.

Our team is composed of talented professionals who each bring a specialised set of valuable skills to WHO Printing and take great pride in ensuring we provide the right solution for our customers. We are now looking for our next professional who is just as passionate about customer satisfaction.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a full-time Print Machinist working five days per week based in Mayfield West, NSW, a suburb of Newcastle, NSW. 

Reporting to the Production Manager, this role is responsible for operating and maintaining the SX52 and Heidelberg cylinder machines while ensuring high-quality production outcomes.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Operating and maintaining the SX52 machine, including the Stenz Envelope Feeder
• Operating and maintaining the Heidelberg Cylinder machines
• Mixing PMS colours as required
• Preparing jobs by checking proofs, previous samples, and Pantone charts
• Maintaining and managing the knife forme library and arranging reruling when needed
• Assisting with other production tasks, including binding and finishing to meet production deadlines
• Liaising with the Production Manager and team to achieve print job outcomes
• Setting priorities to meet job delivery deadlines
• Recommending, communicating, and maintaining standards, procedures, and policies
• Ensuring general housekeeping by keeping the production floor and machines clean and tidy
• Following safe practices to prevent injuries and accidents

What You Need

To qualify, you will need strong organisational and time management skills, along with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the printing or production industry. Experience in operating and maintaining the SX52 and Heidelberg cylinder machines will also be essential.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Experience in mixing PMS colours
• Proficiency in preparing jobs using proofs, samples, and Pantone charts
• Familiarity with maintaining a knife forme library
• Ability to manage and set priorities to meet tight deadlines
• A commitment to following safe work practices

As our ideal candidate, you will possess excellent communication and teamwork skills, along with a high level of dependability and a proactive approach to work. You will thrive in a fast-paced production environment, demonstrating the ability to prioritise tasks and maintain high standards of quality.

This is a hands-on role that offers the opportunity to work with a dedicated team, using your skills to contribute to the delivery of outstanding printing outcomes.

Salary & Benefits

Compensation, based on skills and experience, is a competitive rate of $30 – $33/hour PLUS super and a host of additional benefits, including:

• Potential overtime opportunities
• Social events such as pizza lunches
• Air-conditioned workshops
• New equipment

If you have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, we invite you to apply today!