Bindery Operator, Perfect Binder

Dollco Print Solutions Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program for you and your your

Vacation time

Paid time-off

Job summary

Dollco Print Solutions Group is hiring a Bindery Operator, Perfect Binder, to join our Ottawa-based production facility in Ontario. You will set up and run perfect binding machinery, manage bindery consumables, and perform preventative maintenance while ensuring quality and safety.

The role emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and alignment with our long-standing customer-driven culture. The ideal candidate has experience with spine preparation, cover feeding, hot-melt/PUR glues, and inline trimming

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary education or equivalent.
• Specialized production knowledge of perfect binding systems, spine preparation, cover feeding, hot-melt/PUR glues, and inline trimmers.
• Strong mechanical aptitude to set up, tune, and troubleshoot binder feeder pockets, milling/notching units, and glue pots.
• High attention to detail regarding spine squareness, page sequence, and binding durability.
• Excellent teamwork and communication to relay shift handovers and job information.
• Physical ability to lift up to 35 pounds and stand for extended periods in a noisy production environment.
• Ability to read, understand and follow instructions with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced production facility with multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating perfect binding machinery and automated finishing lines per project specs.
• Managing binder consumables including hot-melt and PUR adhesives, cleaners, and spare parts.
• Conducting preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Inspecting finished books for spine squareness, glue application, and page order; documenting results.
• Recording production data, run speeds, waste, and job completion metrics.
• Maintaining safety protocols and a clean, hazard-free work area.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Reading & following instructions

Physical ability (lift up to 35 lbs)

Education

Secondary education or equivalent

Tools

Perfect binding systems

Spine preparation

Inline trimming systems

Hot-melt / PUR glues

Job description

Dollco Print Solutions Group has been a market leader in Magazine and Catalogue Printing for over 100 years. We continue to lead in the Print industry by providing the highest quality, creative solutions, and on-time service. At Dollco Print Solutions Group, we are proud of our committed, driven, and loyal team that focuses on building customer relationships and delivering excellent customer service.

DRMG (Direct Response Media Group) is Canada's leading Direct Mail company, specializing in Targeted Direct Mail Campaigns that have helped businesses of all sizes boost sales and brand recognition for more than 20 years. As a Canada Post Expert Partner and their largest shared mail customer, we deliver a wide range of neighbourhood mail, including our widely recognized Money Saver brand, to over 175 million homes annually.

DRMG is a fun, family-focused, and entrepreneurial company where every person supports the overall success of the organization. Your work matters here, and we seek people who communicate well, build great relationships, and thrive in our complex and fast-paced environment.

OUR PURPOSE

Our purpose is to contribute to the success of our clients through continuous improvement and innovative solutions. Helping Canadians save, businesses grow, and neighbourhoods thrive!

OUR CORE VALUES

• We Are Customer Driven
• We Are Always Respectful
• We Believe in Team Safety and Well Being
• We Strive for Excellence in Everything We Do
• We Act with Integrity
• We Treat People Right
• The Team Is The Heart Of Everything
• We Know How To Have A Good Time
• We Are In This To Win!
• We Contribute To Our Communities

SUMMARY

We are hiring a Bindery Operator, Perfect Binder, to join our Bindery team. This role will be a full-time, permanent position working out of our production facility in Ottawa, Ontario. We are looking for someone who is dedicated to team safety and well being, being respectful, and acting with integrity. We strive for excellence in everything we do! The ideal candidate will have experience in set-up, operation, and troubleshooting of perfect binding equipment, spine preparation, cover feeding, hot-melt/PUR adhesives, and inline trimming systems, and will align with our core values and company culture.

AS A BINDERY OPERATOR, PERFECT BINDER, YOU WILL MAKE YOUR IMPACT BY:

• Setting up and operating perfect binding machinery and automated finishing lines according to project specifications, adjusting for paper caliper, book thickness, glue temperature, and trim dimensions.
• Managing binder consumables, including hot-melt and PUR adhesives, cleaning solvents, and spare parts.
• Conducting preventative maintenance on equipment, including glue pot cleanings, system lubrication, and blade/knife inspections.
• Inspecting finished adhesive-bound books, magazines, and catalogues for quality defects (such as spine squareness, glue application, and page sequence accuracy) and documenting results.
• Accurately recording production data, run speeds, waste, and job completion metrics.
• Maintaining safety protocols and a clean, hazard-free work area in accordance with Dollco's Health and Safety Guidelines.

YOU CAN EXCEL AS A BINDERY OPERATOR, PERFECT BINDER, IF YOU HAVE:

• A completion of secondary education and/or equivalent.
• Specialized production knowledge of perfect binding systems, spine preparation, cover feeding, hot-melt/PUR glues, and inline trimmers.
• Strong mechanical aptitude to set up, fine-tune, and troubleshoot perfect binder feeder pockets, milling/notching units, and glue pots.
• High attention to detail regarding spine squareness, page sequence accuracy, and binding durability.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills to effectively relay shift handovers and job information.
• The physical ability to lift up to 35 pounds, perform manual dexterity tasks, and stand for extended periods in a high-noise manufacturing environment.
• The ability to read, understand, and follow instructions and procedures with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to excel in a high-speed production facility, managing multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Compensation: Compensation will be discussed during the initial interview.
• Schedule: Schedule will be discussed during the initial interview.
• The opportunity to be a part of a collaborative, fast-paced environment with a team that consistently provides a high level of service to clients and internal departments.
• Collaborate across our Group of Companies while fast-tracking your professional development and career advancement.
• Involvement with a team that demonstrates integrity, respect, and trust as part of our core values which we practice everyday - WE ARE ALWAYS RESPECTFUL & WE ACT WITH INTEGRITY!
• A culture of transparency, where team members are involved in important conversations and encouraged to bring new innovative ideas to the team. We believe in our employees skills and abilities!
• Join a team that is eager to help you succeed in your role and grow in your career.
• Be a part of a fun working environment and participate in our cultural activities.
• Involvement in our benefits program for you and your family, vacation time, and paid time-off. We want our team to be happy and healthy!
• Gain meaningful work experience working with a passionate Canadian organization that has proudly been a leader in the Print Industry for over 100 years - WE ARE CUSTOMER DRIVEN!

Dollco Print Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment that brings people together to realize their full potential. We are committed to compliance with all applicable legislation including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. We thank all applicants for their interest in Dollco; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status.