Printer, Kaiwhakarite tā
Also known as
- Offset printer, digital printer, screen printer, reel-fed printer
Printers use mechanical or digital printing presses to produce text and graphics on paper and other materials.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$56K to $89K
Most common
$115K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-3 years
Printers
- usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours or shifts
- usually work in printing companies, workshops and factories
- may work in noisy conditions
- need to be practical, accurate and work well under pressure
Tasks
- operate printing presses and machines
- use photo and digital print equipment
- load paper and materials into presses
- adjust controls for ink and paper flow
- monitor machines to ensure proper printing
- inspect printed items for quality
- check print samples
- read work orders for print requirements
Practical
Organised
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually learn on the job to become a printer and experience or a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- to do an apprenticeship in printing
- a New Zealand Certificate in Print (Level 4) or similar
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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