Pre‑Press Operator – New Label Printing Company

Join McCloud Labels as we establish a new label printing operation in Regency Park, Adelaide. We are seeking an experienced Pre‑Press Operator to prepare high‑quality artwork for flexographic and waterless offset production and help establish our pre‑press workflows from the outset.

This full‑time role offers the opportunity to combine hands‑on technical work with an active part in shaping a recent pre‑press department, working closely with account management, customer service and production teams.

About the Role

You will prepare accurate, press‑ready files and support consistent print quality across label production. Your responsibilities will include:

- Preparing and checking artwork files, including pre‑flight checks for bleed, resolution, fonts and colour settings
- Managing trapping, colour separations and file preparation for flexographic and waterless offset label production
- Liaising with account managers and customer service teams to resolve artwork queries and maintain brand accuracy
- Managing digital proofing and colour management workflows to support accurate, consistent output
- Helping establish pre‑press standards, file naming conventions,



version control and quality control procedures
- Working with press operators to resolve file‑related production issues and support effective handovers

Essential Skills and Experience

- Demonstrated pre‑press experience in label or packaging production
- A strong understanding of flexographic and offset printing processes and their artwork requirements
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite for artwork preparation and editing
- Sound knowledge of colour management, ICC profiles, trapping, colour separations and print‑ready file preparation
- Strong attention to detail, practical problem‑solving skills and clear communication with customer service and production teams

Desirable Experience

- Experience in wine label printing
- Knowledge of Hybrid pre‑press software

What We Offer

- A full‑time opportunity with a new Adelaide‑based label venture, premium equipment and strong industry backing
- The opportunity to help shape pre‑press workflows, standards and quality processes from the outset
- A negotiable salary of $75,000–$95,000+ per year and long‑term growth opportunities
- A collaborative, forward‑thinking leadership team

Ready to join us?

📌 Pre-Press Operator (Regency Park)
🏢 McCloud Labels
📍 Regency Park