PRINTING MACHINIST

ANZSCO 392311 - Registered Migration Australia

Description

A printing machinist produces books, magazines, newspapers, brochures, posters, leaflets, packaging materials and stationery using printing presses. A printing machinist in Australia is a Skill Level 3 occupation.

 

 

 

Specialisations

 

• Flexographic Printing Machinist
• Gravure Printing Machinist
• Label Printing Machinist
• Letterpress Printing Machinist
• Lithographic Printing Machinist
• Reel Fed Printer
• Sheet Fed Printer

 

 

Occupation Lists
Printing Machinest is on the following skill lists:

 

• Combined Skilled Occupations List (STSOL MLTSSL)
• Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List
• RSMS Occupations List (RSMSL)
• Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)

 

This occupation is not on the following skills list:

 

• Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)

 

 

 

Group: 3923 Printers

 

 

 

Printing Machinist job description - Registered Migration Australia

 

The job of a printing machinist is to set up and operate letterpress, lithographic, flexographic, gravure, newspaper, instant, digital and offset printing presses.

 

Tasks

• setting, adjusting and monitoring substrate-feed mechanisms, delivery mechanisms, inking systems and other printing machine functions
• mixing ink and solvents to standard, and regulating paper and ink supply during print runs
• monitoring, evaluating and determining press operations manually and by computer to check print quality standards against proofs and detect malfunctions
• producing a variety of printed products using relief, lithographic, flexographic and gravure printing presses, and in-line finishing systems
• preparing plates, blankets and impression cylinders on small offset lithographic printing presses
• loading paper into feeding mechanisms
• monitoring machine operations and quality of printing
• undertaking maintenance, adjustment, repair and cleaning of machines
• producing and managing digital print images, and transferring and outputting images
• may set up and operate paper and bookbinding guillotines

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in the printing machinist unit group (Group 3923) have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. 

In Australia: 
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) 

In New Zealand: 
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) 

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

 

Occupations within the Printing Machinist Group

 

• 392311 Printing Machinist
• 392312 Small Offset Printer 

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same printing machinist group, if not specifically listed in the STSOL or MLTSSL, the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

English Requirement

 

• IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
• OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
• TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
• PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

• Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
• Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
• Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

• Information regarding the International English Testing System (IELTS)

 

Assessment Authority

 

• Printing Machinist is currently assessed with TRA - (Trades Recognition Australia); more info regarding assessment bodies.

 

Average Income

The average salary for a Printing Machinist in Australia is $ 73,038 for male employees and $ 55,501 for female employees per year. Average Age: Males: 45.7 Females: 37.2 Persons: 43.9

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 3923) Printers - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

 

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