Printing Bindery Operator

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Printing Bindery Operator

  • Lansing, MI, US

  • Emp Type: Full time / Direct Hire

Industry: PRINTING - PUBLISHING

Salary: 20 - 25 Hourly

3 days ago

Job Summary

Our client is seeking experienced Bindery Operators to join its growing company. Our client is rapidly expanding and has multiple openings for 1st and/or 2nd shift bindery equipment operators. Full-time positions are available, with potential Saturday overtime as needed.

The primary responsibility is to set up, operate, and maintain commercial bindery equipment, with a strong emphasis on quality, productivity, and safe machine operation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set up, operate, and maintain the Polar Paper Cutting System.

  • Operate Muller-Martini Minuteman Saddlebinder equipment.

  • Operate Stahl folders.

  • Operate other general commercial bindery equipment as needed.

  • Perform machine setup and adjustments to ensure proper production.

  • Monitor equipment operation and maintain consistent production quality.

  • Handle folding, cutting, binding, and other paper-finishing processes.

  • Maintain equipment and identify operational issues.

  • Work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.

  • Multi-task across production requirements while maintaining quality standards.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of experience operating and maintaining commercial bindery equipment - required.

  • Knowledge of commercial printing - required.

  • Previous experience with: Saddlebinder equipment, Folders, Paper cutters

  • Experience working in a commercial printing facility.

  • Strong understanding of paper finishing and bindery operations.

  • Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

  • High school diploma or GED required.

Preferred / Relevant Experience

  • Polar Paper Cutting Systems

  • Muller-Martini Minuteman Saddlebinder

  • Stahl folders

  • Commercial paper cutting

  • Folding

  • Paper binding

  • Document binding

  • General bindery equipment

Work Schedule

  • 1st and/or 2nd shift

  • Day and night shift availability required

  • Potential Saturday overtime as needed

Location: Lansing, MI

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Hourly Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour

Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Paid holidays, Paid time off, Paid vacation and personal time