Prepress Operator – Flexographic & Digital Printing

Melbourne, VIC | Full-Time

We are looking for an experienced Prepress Operator to join our Melbourne team based in Campbellfield Victoria.

This is a great opportunity for someone with solid experience in Flexographic & Digital printing, a strong eye for detail, and practical experience using PACKZ software (Training available). You will be joining a supportive, experienced team where quality, collaboration and getting the job right are genuinely valued.

About the Role

As our Prepress Operator, you will play an important part in preparing customer artwork for flexographic print production and ensuring files are accurate, technically correct and ready for efficient manufacturing.

Working closely with our production, customer service and wider prepress teams, you will help maintain high standards of print quality while ensuring jobs move smoothly through the business.

Key responsibilities will include

- Preparing and checking artwork for flexographic & digital printing
- Using PACKZ software for artwork preparation, trapping, colour separation and file optimisation
- Reviewing supplied artwork and identifying potential print or production issues
- Preparing print-ready files, step-and-repeat layouts and associated production files
- Managing colour separations, trapping, overprints and technical print requirements
- Liaising with production and customer service teams to resolve artwork queries
- Ensuring artwork complies with customer specifications and internal quality standards
- Maintaining accurate job records and prepress documentation
- Supporting continuous improvement across the prepress and production process

About You

We are looking for someone who brings both technical capability and a positive, team-focused attitude.

Ideally, you will have:





- Previous experience in a flexographic printing prepress environment
- Strong working knowledge and practical experience with PACKZ software
- Good understanding of flexographic printing processes and requirements
- Experience with colour separation, trapping, screening and print-ready artwork preparation
- Strong Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Creative Suite skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- The ability to manage multiple jobs and priorities in a busy manufacturing environment
- Transparent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with production and customer service teams
- A strong commitment to quality and accuracy

Experience within the labels and packaging industry would be highly regarded.

What We Offer

You will be joining an established Melbourne operation backed by the wider Reflex Labels & Packaging Group, with the opportunity to work alongside an experienced and supportive team.

We offer

- A stable, full-time position
- Opportunity to lead the pre-press department
- A friendly and collaborative working environment
- Modern prepress and print technology
- The opportunity to work with a diverse range of label and packaging customers
- Ongoing opportunities to develop your technical skills and industry knowledge
- The backing and resources of an international labels and packaging group

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who wants to become part of the team, take pride in their work and contribute to producing consistently high-quality results for our customers.

Interested?

If you have strong flexographic prepress experience and are confident using PACKZ, we would like to hear from you.

Please apply with your resume and a brief overview of your relevant prepress and flexographic printing experience.

Pay: $33.00 – $40.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Pre-Press Operator (Campbellfield)
🏢 Reflex Labels u0026 Packaging Asia Pacific
📍 Campbellfield