Printing Machinist

Printing Machinist Wanted

Immediate start.

We are looking for 1 full-time permanent (working at least 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday) Printing Machinist to grow with our team.

Excellent opportunity to join a successful and well-established Auckland based Advertising Design company and become a part of a great team.

The location of work is within Auckland Region.

The duties include:
Produces books, magazines, newspapers, brochures, posters, leaflets, packaging materials and stationery using printing presses.
- Sets, adjusts and monitors substrate-feed mechanisms, delivery mechanisms, inking systems and other printing machine functions
- Mixes ink and solvents to standard, and regulates paper and ink supply
- Determines press operations to check print quality standards and detect malfunctions
- Produces a variety of printed products using relief, lithographic, flexographic and gravure printing presses, and in-line finishing systems
- Prepares plates, blankets and impression cylinders
- Loads paper into feeding mechanisms
- Monitors machine operations and quality of printing
- Undertakes maintenance of machines
- Produces and manages digital print images, and transferring and outputting images
- May set up and operate paper and bookbinding guillotines. Clean up equipment and replace fixtures as required when project is complete

To be successful you will need:

- Have at least three years solid relevant experience, or
- Have a relevant NZ Register Level 4 trade certificate, or equivalent
- Be a great team player, be able to follow instructions
- Be physically fit and willingness to work hard
- Good eye for details and an ability to solve problems practically
- A "can-do" attitude

Benefits we offer:

- Opportunity to work on different sites and learn new skills
- A knowledgeable, high-achieving, experienced and fun team
- An international and diverse work atmosphere
- A competitive hourly rate of $29.66 - $31.00 depending on your skills and work experience