Printing Apprenticeship

MRAEL, in partnership with Insignia, is looking for a motivated Printing Apprentice to join their production team in Wakerley, QLD.

This is a great opportunity for someone who’s recently finished school and wants to start a practical, hands‑on trade while earning a nationally recognised qualification.

Why this apprenticeship is a great start to your career:

• ⭐ 4‑day working week (Mon–Thurs, 5:30am–4:00pm)
• ⭐ Above‑award apprenticeship wages
• ⭐ No experience required — full training provided
• ⭐ Earn a Certificate III in Printing
• ⭐ Supportive team, modern production environment, strong safety culture
• ⭐ A real pathway to becoming a qualified printer

What you’ll be doing:

You’ll start by learning the essentials of print production.

During your first 3 months, you’ll build strong foundations through hands‑on tasks such as:

• Washing ink trays and keeping equipment clean
• Assisting with waste paper removal and general production housekeeping
• Preparing materials, inks, and job components
• Helping qualified printers with press setups
• Supporting quality checks and finishing processes
• Keeping the production area tidy, safe, and well‑organised

These tasks may be repetitive at first, but they are key to learning how a print floor operates. As your confidence grows, you’ll gradually progress to more technical duties, including:

• Assisting with running press equipment
• Learning how to troubleshoot common production issues
• Building the skills to eventually operate your own printing press under supervision

Who we’re looking for

This role suits someone who:

• Has recently finished school or is looking for their first full‑time job
• Enjoys practical, hands‑on work and isn’t afraid to get dirty
• Has basic mechanical aptitude or likes understanding how things work
• Is reliable, motivated, and eager to learn a trade
• Is curious about the printing and manufacturing industry

A driver’s licence and your own transport are helpful but not essential.

A basic mechanical aptitude assessment applies.

Ready to start your printing career?

If you’re keen to learn, enjoy hands‑on work, and want to build real skills for the future, click I’m Interested to get started.