Experienced Bindery & Machine Operator
compensation: Based on Experience
employment type: full-time
experience : Preferred – willing to train a qualified candidate
job title: Experienced Bindery & Machine Operator
We are looking for a full-time experienced Bindery & Machine Operator to support our print production, finishing, and packaging operations.
This is a hands-on position for someone who has experience in printing and bindery operations and can handle high-volume production. They must pay attention to detail and understand that quality, safety, and accuracy matters. The right person should be comfortable working in a fast-paced printing and bindery operation and be able to support general functions to ensure efficient operations.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Review job tickets, production notes, and specifications before starting work.
· Set up, operate, and support bindery and finishing equipment.
· Operate or assist with cutters, collators and folding machines
· Load, feed, stack, count, and organize printed materials.
· Check measurements, folds, cuts, quantities, and finished output.
· Monitor machines for jams, misfeeds, crooked folds, incorrect cuts, or quality issues.
· Make machine adjustments as needed or notify management when support is needed.
· Perform basic machine cleaning and routine maintenance.
· Assist with packing, labeling, staging, boxing, and preparing finished goods.
· Keep the production area clean, organized, and safe.
· Follow all safety procedures and company production standards.
· Communicate production issues, machine problems, delays, or quality concerns immediately.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should have:
· Experience in bindery, print finishing, packaging, manufacturing, or machine operation.
· Mechanical aptitude and comfort working around machines.
· Strong attention to detail.
· Patience when working through machine setup, adjustments, jams, or troubleshooting.
· Ability to follow instructions, job tickets, and production procedures.
· Ability to lift over 25 lbs. and handle materials safely.
· Ability to stand, bend, reach, lift, and move materials throughout the workday.
· Dependable attendance and punctuality.
· Willingness to help the team beyond machine operation when needed.
Experience with any of the following is a plus:
· Guillotine cutters
· Folding machines, continuous feed, Baum and MBO
· Collating Equipment
We are looking for someone who is dependable, focused, safety-minded, and willing to take ownership of their work.
This role is not for someone who only wants to push buttons. We need someone who checks their work, communicates clearly, stays patient with machines, and helps keep production moving.
Position Details
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday through Friday
Work Location: In person
Location: Providence, RI
Industry: Print, packaging, bindery, finishing, and production
Compensation: Based on experience
Expected hours: 30.0 - 40.0 per week
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