Pre-Production Assistant

Labelmakers Group is one of the foremost awarded manufacturers of innovative flexible packaging products and packaging solutions to the fast-moving consumer goods sector, mostly large multinationals in the general food and beverage markets. The Company is a private multisite business in Australia and New Zealand, employing well over 650 people, with the primary focus in manufacturing pressure sensitive labels.

Labelmakers continues to invest in new systems and technologies, including having the fully integrated in-house pre-press facility, adding value and benefits to our customers and supply chain partners in Australia, as well as in New Zealand.

About the opportunity:

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Pre-Production Assistant to join our team in Somerton, VIC. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced platemaker or someone looking to learn within the label manufacturing industry.

Reporting to the Pre-press Manager, you will be an integral member of the pre-production team, responsible for preparing printing plates to meet print room needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation and production of printing plates
• Review and interpret job documentation and production requirements
• Managing plate storage and filing
• Ensure quality of the plates are too standard and require no re-work or create production errors or delays
• Assist with maintaining production schedules and workflow requirements
• Support the pre-production team with day-to-day operational tasks
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe work environment

To be successful in this role you will need:

• High attention to detail
• Be willing to learn new skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Previous experience in manufacturing, printing, labels or production environments will be highly regarded
• Exposure to pre-press, platemaking, Esko software or related systems is advantageous but not essential

What can we offer you?

With sites spanning across the Australia and New Zealand, working as part of a highly driven team at Labelmakers Group, you can expect the opportunity to build your own home-grown career across functions, locations and equipment.

At Labelmakers, we aim to be a destination employer in the printing industry where we don't just offer jobs - we offer long term careers.

For more information about us at Labelmakers Group, please visit our website

If you're looking to start or further your career in printing and manufacturing, we'd love to hear why in your CV.

What are you waiting for? Apply now.