Join an established Australian flexible packaging manufacturer as a Printer Assistant.
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 $32.50 per hour + superannuation Day shift: 5:30am - 2:00pm Located in Heidelberg West Full training provided: 2-3 weeks onboarding and shadowing before working autonomously Working with state-of-the-art flexographic presses Clear career path with ongoing training and development opportunity Solid health and safety culture with modern facilities What you'll be doing:
Assisting setup and operation of flexographic printing presses to production schedules Supporting ink preparation, mixing, and colour management Assisting with print registration,
impression, and colour consistency monitoring Identifying and reporting print defects to the lead printer Supporting press maintenance, cleaning, and changeovers Safe handling and palletising of finished product Completing production and quality documentation Learning flexographic printing operations through hands‑on experience To be considered for this role:
Willingness to learn and develop trade skills in flexographic printing Any relevant manufacturing, printing, or production experience is a bonus (but not essential) Machine operation experience is advantageous Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to learn technical processes Capable of manual handling tasks and palletising Strong attention to detail with genuine commitment to safety Reliable, punctual, and eager to contribute to a team Full Australian working rights Additional information
Full time permanent position Full training provided Career growth opportunities available
📌 Print Assistant (Port Phillip City)
🏢 Brightscope HR
📍 Port Phillip City
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