Posted 04/06/2026
Closes 18/06/2026
Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria
Full time
Not specified
Join an established Australian flexible packaging manufacturer as a Flexographic Printer. Our client operates a modern production facility in Melbourne's north, specialising in extrusion and flexographic printing across polyethylene films, delivering custom packaging solutions to major clients across Australia.
This is a permanent, full-time role working a day shift in a hands-on, technology-focused production environment where print quality and safety are paramount.
About this opportunity:
Permanent, full-time position with a stable, Australian-owned manufacturer
$80,000 - $85,000 per annum + superannuation
Day shift: 6:00am - 2:00pm
Located in Heidelberg West
Supported onboarding: 1-2 weeks shadowing before working autonomously
Working with state-of-the-art flexographic presses
Clear career path with ongoing training and development
Strong health and safety culture with modern facilities
What you'll be doing:
Setting up, operating, and running flexographic printing presses to production schedules
Mixing and matching inks to colour specifications and quality checks
Setting and maintaining print registration, impression, and colour consistency
Correcting print defects and ensuring quality standards are met
Press maintenance, cleaning, and basic troubleshooting
Safe handling and palletising of finished product
Completing production and quality documentation
To be considered for this role:
Trade qualification in printing/graphic arts (Certificate III level minimum) - highly regarded
Demonstrated experience operating flexographic printing presses
Proven ink mixing and colour matching capability
Strong understanding of print registration, impression setting, and quality control
Mechanical aptitude for press set-up and changeovers
Capable of manual handling tasks and palletising
Strong attention to detail with genuine commitment to safety
Full Australian working rights
Ready to apply? If you've got the trade skills, flexo experience, and a commitment to quality and safety, we want to hear from you. Apply today or contact us directly!