Title: Digital Print Production
Reports To: Production Manager
Purpose
The purpose of this role is to support the efficient operation of the digital print production area by producing high-quality printed materials and maintaining effective working relationships with staff. The role ensures that production targets, quality standards, and customer expectations are consistently met.
Key Responsibilities1. Print Production
Produce professional-quality printed files efficiently and accurately by:
- Outputting centre-produced and customer-supplied files using digital black-and-white, colour, and large-format printers.
- Creating certified PDF files using the KKA recommended file delivery systems and procedures.
- Managing all centre photocopying requirements.
- Ensuring printing equipment is maintained and arranging repairs when required.
2. Digital Production Operations
Ensure production processes run efficiently and meet quality standards by:
- Checking work orders to confirm all instructions are followed correctly.
- Performing finishing control checks as required.
- Identifying and reporting errors or non-conformities to the Production Manager promptly.
- Recommending improvements to efficiency and quality, including entries into the CI Log.
- Ensuring finishing processes are completed efficiently, within scheduled timeframes, and with minimal wastage.
- Monitoring material levels and advising the Production Manager when stock is running low.
- Arranging dispatch of completed jobs.
- Reporting equipment faults or repair needs.
- Wrapping, labelling, and storing excess stock appropriately.
3. Workflow Coordination and Team Support
Assist with coordination of production workflow and team productivity by:
- Supporting and supervising production staff where required.
- Promoting teamwork, cooperation, and a positive workplace culture.
- Checking workflow trays at the end of each day and scheduling jobs based on priority.
- Assigning tasks to printers and finishing staff and ensuring everyone understands the next day’s production schedule.
- Ensuring all raw materials, work in progress, and finished goods are traceable to the relevant customer or work order number.
- Performing quality control checks and ensuring production staff maintain high quality standards.
4. Workplace Health and Safety
Maintain a safe working environment by:
- Complying with all Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) policies and procedures.
- Maintaining equipment according to manufacturer recommendations.
- Keeping work areas clean, organised, and free of hazards.
Team Contribution
The person in this role must demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to support the broader team. While the primary responsibility is digital print production, the role may require assisting with other operational tasks as needed.
Skills and ExperienceEssential
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Previous practical experience in a digital print production environment, including finishing equipment.
- Experience with Konica production equipment (advantageous).
- Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with customers and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills, including the ability to follow established workflows, meet deadlines, and complete tasks efficiently.
Pay: From $35.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
