The function of the role is to contribute to the production of quality printed newspapers and other printed materials on time with mínimal waste, as well as maintain the press and work area to a high standard.
You will be required to operate and maintain equipment pertaining to the production of the newspaper. You will operate and maintain machinery in the press, reel, and plate making areas to a standard that allows a safe, quality production, on time with a minimum amount of waste.
You will be accountable for assigned tasks that must be performed in an efficient manner and serviced in line with company procedures, whilst adding value in the further development of these processes and procedures.
**Essential Requirements**:
- Printing Machining experience
- Printing Machining trade qualifications
- Exceptional problem solving skills
- A strong safety focus as well as a strong focus on quality of work
- Flexibility to work night shift work as required on a 7 day rotating roster
**Desirable requirements**:
- Well-developed communication skills
- Good time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise workload
- Prior operational knowledge of a KBA Comet printing press will be highly regarded
- Provide recommendations for continuous improvements
- Forklift License advantageous but not essential
- A team player, strong safety orientation coupled with high level customer service will ensure success in this role.
**What's in it for you?**
- Competitive Industry Award rate
- Local and collaborative work with the opportunity to make a real footprint
- Be invited to exclusive events and gain access to career development opportunities including across the global News Corp network
**Who are we?**
We are Australia's number one and most influential media organisation with more than 150 prestige brands across news, sport and lifestyle. Each month more than 17 million Australians choose to consume news and information from our digital and print products - more than any other media group in Australia.
**What's next?**
- Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!_