Logan Print has exciting opportunity for qualified and experienced Print Assistant to join our family owned, label printing business, based in Gisborne, New Zealand.
Logans is the New Zealand market leader in specialised field of printed in-mould labels (IML) supplying through Australasia and beyond.
As a Print Assistant the ideal candidate will have specialist knowledge and experience of Printing, labelling and packaging. Have excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a great eye for detail to identify quality, maintenance, product and operational issues.
The ideal candidate will be capable of operating, maintaining a variety of machines and presses.
Assist in producing labels to Logan Prints’ quality and HACCP food safety standards.
Adhere to and maintain colour standards for all jobs.
Trouble shoot along with the Printer and fix technical print and machine problems and/or follow escalation procedures.
Obtain, run, and manage plates needed for printing run and production.
Set up positioning for job and ink coverage.
Alongside printer, run jobs, maintaining proper positioning and ink coverage and general quality.
Load reels and/or paper and set feeder as needed.
Mixing ink when needed whilst following recipes in ink room.
Conduct routine machine checks , and report on equipment faults.
Fill and monitor ink and dampening systems and adjusts ink and dampening systems before and during run as needed.
Unload press delivery stack from press whilst continuously running press.
Wash- up ink system.
Regular monthly roller maintenance and roller setting.
Clean damper system rollers.
Clean used plates as per Logans protocols and store as needed.
Conduct regular maintenance on presses.
Maintain documentation of press runs.
Optimize machine and production performance on scheduled shifts.
Obey Health and safety requirements.
Minimum Qualifications and experience:
At least a NZQF Level 4 qualification and
At least 6 months proven experience in printing, plastic and packing machine operation.
This role would appeal to those Print Assistants who want to work a minimum of 35 hours per week on one of the following shifts”
A weekend shift Friday to Sunday 12:00pm until 12:00am.
An afternoon shift Monday to Thursday 2:30pm until 12:30am
A morning shift Monday - Friday 6:30am until 2:30pm
To apply submit application online. Applications close Friday 13 November 2026