At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to operate automatic screen-printing lines and produce custom heat transfers.
- Company: Velflex, Australia's leader in heat transfer technology with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Full training, career growth, on-site parking, and regular team events.
- Other info: Enjoy barista-grade coffee and a team that truly supports each other.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment while learning technical skills.
- Qualifications: No prior print experience needed; just bring your reliability and willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Join Velflex as a Print Production Operator / Assistant. Velflex is Australia's heat transfer leader. For 20 years, we've helped apparel decorators, brands, schools, sports teams and businesses across Australia bring garments to life with custom heat transfers, heat presses, vinyl, DTF equipment, consumables and expert education. We're growing and looking for Print Production Operators / Assistants to join our Brendale production team.
This is a hands-on role working with our automatic screen-printing lines to produce custom heat transfers. Our process sits somewhere between traditional printing and traditional screen printing, so full training will be provided by our experienced shift supervisors. Print production experience is preferred, but not essential. Many of our current print team joined Velflex with no print experience and developed their skills on the job.
What you'll be doing:
- Operating and assisting on automatic screen-printing lines
- Preparing screens, inks, glue powder and materials for production
- Assisting with job set-up and machine changeovers
- Mixing inks to meet job requirements
- Monitoring print quality throughout production
- Checking finished transfers for consistency, accuracy and defects
- Handling print chemicals safely, with PPE provided
- Keeping jobs moving to meet production deadlines
- Cleaning and maintaining equipment and work areas
- Working closely with screen makers, print assistants, printers and shift supervisors
- Following safety, quality and production processes
What we're looking for:
You don't need to come from the print industry, but you do need to be practical, reliable and willing to learn. You'll be a strong fit if you are:
- Reliable and punctual
- Practical and hands-on
- Comfortable working on your feet throughout the day
- Detail-focused and quality-minded
- Able to follow processes carefully
- Calm under pressure when production is busy
- Comfortable working around machinery
- A good communicator
- A team player who can also stay focused on your own tasks
- Positive, resilient and willing to get stuck in
- Interested in learning technical production skills
Experience in print production, screen printing, manufacturing, warehouse operations, machine operation, trade assistant work, apparel production or other hands-on technical roles would be helpful, but it is not essential.
What to expect:
This is a physical, hands-on production role. You'll be standing for most of the day, working with machinery, inks, screens, glue powder and custom transfer orders. The heaviest regular lifting is generally 20 kg glue powder bags, usually handled with another team member. You'll also be working with print chemicals, and all required PPE will be provided. Applicants with no print experience will start as print assistants while training, with the goal of developing into fully trained printers once they are ready.
Shifts available:
- AM shift: 6:00am-2:00pm
- PM shift: 11:30am-9:00pm (Mon-Thur)
We are looking for team members across both shifts.
Why work at Velflex?
Velflex is a family-owned and operated Australian business with a strong team culture, a growing national customer base and a genuine focus on innovation, education and support. You'll enjoy:
- Full training in specialised custom transfer production
- Support from experienced shift supervisors
- A growing company with long-term career opportunity
- Brendale location with on-site parking
- Barista-grade coffee machine
- Regular team social events, BBQs and celebrations
- Branded shirts and uniforms
- A team that genuinely backs each other
- The chance to learn technical apparel printing processes used by businesses across Australia
At Velflex, our core values are Respect, Resilience, Trust, Honesty and Pride. Applicants must have Australian working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this role.
Print Production Operator / Assistant in Brisbane employer: Velflex Imports
Velflex is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment where employees can thrive. With a strong focus on training and development, team members have the opportunity to grow their skills in custom heat transfer production while enjoying a vibrant workplace culture that includes regular social events and a commitment to innovation. Located in Brendale, Velflex provides convenient on-site parking and fosters a sense of community among its staff, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
