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OSCA 391433Updated 2026-01-29
Printing Machinist
National shortage level: Low
ANZSCO 392311OSCA 391433
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 73k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1400
Salary range: AUD 65k-AUD 80k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
37.8%
VIC
27.5%
NSW
15.1%
QLD
Education mix
57.4%
certificate iii/ iv
13.2%
year 12
7.7%
advanced diploma/ diploma
Role overview
Printing Machinists produce books, magazines, newspapers, brochures, posters, leaflets, packaging materials and stationery using printing presses.
What you do
- • Sets, adjusts and monitors substrate-feed mechanisms, delivery mechanisms, inking systems and other printing machine functions.
- • Mixes ink and solvents to standard, and regulates paper and ink supply.
- • Determines press operations to check print quality standards and detect malfunctions.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (57.4%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Determines press operations to check print quality standards and detect malfunctions.
- • Loads paper into feeding mechanisms.
- • May set up and operate paper and bookbinding guillotines.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1400
Annual median: AUD 73k
Range: AUD 65k-AUD 80k