Apprentice Printer

What's the role?

We have a great opportunity for an Apprentice Printing Machinist at our Townsville Print Centre.

You will be working in a progressive work environment where we offer a supportive culture and opportunities to expand your skill set and allow you to perform at your best.

As an apprentice Printing Machinist, your training will be enhanced with a variety of specific industry skills that are crucial to your development as a skilled and qualified printer. These skills go beyond basic knowledge and will enable you to perform tasks efficiently, safely, and in compliance with industry standards.

You will participate within a team of highly skilled professional Fitters, Electricians, Printers, Publishers and Production personnel, to ensure production deadlines are met and equipment is repaired promptly and efficiently.

Duties:

As an apprentice, you will work alongside our experienced press operators to learn all aspects of operating and maintaining our Man Roland Geoman printing press and associated plate making machines, duties will include:

• Set-up and operation of the Man Roland Geoman

• Operation of Press Folder, Reelstand, colour and registration desk.

• Colour matching and quality control

• Plate changing and press adjustments

• Routine maintenance and troubleshooting

• Stock handling and job preparation

• Understanding print production workflows from start to finis

• Press planning using the PPM system (press planning manager) 

Who are you?

• ​Ability to work in a team environment

• Good computer skills

• Ability to follow & adhere to policies and procedures

• Reliable and punctual

• The ability to work on a 7 day rotating roster with weekend and shift night required.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Have a strong work ethic and motivated to learn

• Passionate for trade & result driven

• Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Why News Corp Australia

Join a culture where innovation is our operating rhythm. You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of Australia’s most loved brands and play a pivotal role in leading the technological shift in how we create commercial content. Our vibrant, hybrid work environment and dynamic, values-driven culture empowers you to push boundaries, collaborate as one unified team, and make a positive, measurable impact for all Australians.

News Extras Benefits is a commitment to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities.

Our benefits include:

• Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family

• Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits

• Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)

• Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.

• Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money

In addition to our perks and benefits, employees have access to a number of initiatives and programs that support their wellbeing and professional growth, such as:

• Helping you grow - Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs, to cultivate your skills and support your career

• Giving back - Make a difference to our communities through volunteer opportunities and company-organised charity drives

• Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms

Who are we?

News Corp Australia is evolving in response to the expectations and challenges of the digital world in which we now live. We have an amazing opportunity to reinvent our industry and redefine the future of media in Australia. We are pa