• Join a 100% locally owned & operated print & signage company in Mackay!
• Earn an attractive rate between $35-$40 per hour (depending on skills and experience) PLUS super and additional benefits!
• Additional benefits include a relocation allowance, company car and opportunities for overtime!

Payne Print

For nearly five decades, Payne Print & Sign has been the cornerstone of premium printing, signage, and design solutions in Mackay, Queensland. As a family-owned and locally operated business, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional quality and personalised service to the Mackay, Whitsundays, and Coalfields communities. Our comprehensive offerings include offset and digital printing, large-format sign printing, and graphic design services, catering to diverse needs from business stationery and marketing materials to safety tags and mine-compliant signage. Our commitment to excellence is evident in our use of top-tier equipment and our accreditation as a 3M Select Partner, ensuring every project meets the highest standards. We serve a broad clientele, from local enterprises to nationwide corporations, always striving to exceed expectations. At Payne Print & Sign, we believe in the enduring impact of tangible, high-quality printed materials and are dedicated to bringing our customers' vision to life with precision and passion.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a full-time Offset Printer working full-time between the hours of 7am - 3pm based in Mackay, QLD. 

This role is responsible for operating and maintaining A3 multicolour machines while ensuring the delivery of high-quality print jobs and maintaining a safe, organised production environment.

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

• Operating and maintaining a Shinohara machine
• Preparing and checking jobs against proofs and/or samples as well as target densities prior to production
• Assisting with other production duties as needed to meet production deadlines
• Managing and setting priorities to meet job delivery deadlines
• Maintaining and recommending production standards, procedures, and guidelines
• Keeping the production floor and machine areas clean and organised
• Following safe work practices to prevent injuries and accidents
• Carrying out additional tasks as directed by management

What You Need

To be considered for this role, you will need strong organisational and time management skills, along with hands-on experience operating and maintaining printing machinery such as the Shinohara Press. A minimum of two years’ experience in the printing or production industry is essential.

We will also highly value candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Familiarity with additional machines, including 4-5 color printers
• Knowledge of production standards, procedures, and best practices
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet job delivery deadlines
• A keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to quality assurance
• Dedication to maintaining a clean, organised, and safe work environment

Our ideal candidate is a team player with excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

This is a hands-on opportunity for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced production environment. If you take pride in delivering high-quality work and contributing to a positive team culture, we encourage you to apply.

Salary & Benefits

Compensation, based on skills and experience, is a competitive rate of $35–$40/hour PLUS super and a host of additional benefits, including:

• Potential overtime opportunities
• Relocation assistance

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