Print Machine Operator

What do they do?

Print machine operators work independently and in teams to produce many types of printed communications in different formats. They have knowledge of different machines, inks and solvents and use different types of presses to complete the jobs.

A typical day

Typically, an eight-hour day.

Print machine operators maintain and clean presses, set up and adjust printing machines, mix inks and solvents, and adjust flow to produce a variety of high quality printed products.

Sound like you?

Study areas

Sciences or Workshop Technology
Creative Arts (Visual/Textiles/ Graphics/Performance/Music)
Computing/ICT/Information Management.

Attributes

Strong eye for detail
Good literacy and numeracy
Confidence with IT, computers, technology
Good initiative/‘can do’ attitude.

Helpful experience

Making or fixing things
Working with machinery
Working with computers
Creative work (writing, drawing, styling).

Preferred work environments

Inside (workshop or plant)

Pathway

School

These can be useful from School:

NCEA English, Maths, Visual Arts, Technology, Computing or Graphics
Printing Production (Digital Processes, Screen, Sheet Fed, Reel Fed, Pad Printing, Binding and Finishing)

Entry level jobs

Traineeship or apprenticeship

Sheet Fed Offset Printer
Reel Fed Printer
Screen Printer
Dry Offset Printer
Digital Printer
Pad Printer
Direct Mail Printer

Advancing jobs

Higher learning

Team Leader
Production Planner

Senior jobs

Higher learning

Business Manager
Operations Manager
Business Owner

Qualifications

New Zealand Certificate in Direct Mail Production

New Zealand Certificate in Print

New Zealand Diploma in Print Industry Management

The logistics sector needs skilled people

Learn more on the qualifications available.

Available jobs

No jobs currently posted.