Build your Career with an Industry Leader
Multi-Color Corporation manufactures labels for some of the biggest FMCG brand names found on supermarket shelves, bars, restaurants, and hotels globally. We also produce premium-quality labels for high-profile brands in the pharmaceutical, durables and home & personal care sectors. Given the fact our labels are applied to wine, spirits, beverage & soft drinks bottles, food packaging, bathroom products, medicine containers, white goods, and automotive products, it is likely that you will put your hands on our labels on a daily basis. It is our labels that identify, promote, and help sell our customer’s products! With 109 manufacturing sites, and 12,000+ employees, we are the Global #1 for prime labels.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Printer / Press Operator to join our team in Melbourne, operating advanced 6 and 8 colour Heidelberg presses with Cutstar reel-fed units.
This is a permanent full-time role offering a compressed 3-day work week (36 hours).
- Start on day shift during onboarding.
- Transition to permanent night shift (Wed, Thu, Fri, 6pm–6am).
Your Duties
- Operate Heidelberg XL printing presses and die cutters.
- Interpret job tickets and production requirements.
- Ensure all work meets quality, safety, and production standards.
- Perform colour checks and print quality inspections.
- Complete changeovers efficiently with minimal downtime and waste.
- Troubleshoot and resolve printing or mechanical issues.
- Lead and support printer’s assistants on press.
- Work closely with prepress and finishing teams.
- Capture production data and provide feedback.
- Support continuous improvement and plant initiatives.
About You
- Trade-qualified printer (or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience operating multi-colour Heidelberg presses (Cutstar experience highly regarded).
- Strong understanding of colour management and print quality standards.
- Ability to read and use colour measurement devices.
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook).
- Mechanically minded with strong problem-solving skills.
- Physically fit and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Team player with strong communication and organisational skills.
- Flexible and safety-focused mindset.
The Benefits
- Competitive remuneration.
- Free onsite parking.
- Local & global career opportunities.
- Private health insurance discount.
- To help employees thrive at home & at work, we offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee referral program, our employees are rewarded for helping us find great talent.
- Supportive & inclusive environment.
- Part of an organisation that strongly believes in sustainability goals.
Apply now
Are you Interested or know someone who could be? Let them know! If you don’t quite meet all of the criteria, but feel you can make a difference at MCC, we encourage you to submit your application. If your CV includes qualifications, work history, skills, experience, no need to also provide a cover letter.
Diversity & Inclusion
At MCC, we believe what makes us unique, makes us better. We embrace & care deeply about creating a workplace where our people feel valued & empowered. We are committed to providing an environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly & with respect. We consider our people our best asset & understand the importance of bringing different perspectives. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity/expression or ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage. We encourage & welcome all genders, people of disability, first nations people, LGBTQI+ community, refugees & people from culturally & linguistic diverse backgrounds to apply.
