Precision Folder Operator – MBO & Stahl Expert

Full Spectrum Print & Marketing; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Varied projects

Supportive team

Modern equipment

Skill development

Job summary

Full Spectrum Print & Marketing is seeking an experienced Folder Operator to join our Basildon production team. You will set up and run folding equipment, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across a wide range of commercial print jobs, with a practical, hands-on approach.

You will operate MBO and Stahl folding machines, check folds and quality, and coordinate with finishing and production colleagues to hit deadlines in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Folder Operator, Machine Minder or Print Finisher
• Experience operating MBO and Stahl folding machines
• Understanding of commercial print finishing
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to set up and run folded work accurately to specification
• Good awareness of paper handling, grain direction, trims, fold types and finishing requirements
• A practical approach to quality control
• The ability to work well as part of a team
• A reliable and safety-conscious approach to work

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate MBO and Stahl folding machines
• Folding printed sheets accurately to job specifications
• Working from job bags, folding guides and production instructions
• Checking folds, pagination, trims, quantities and overall quality
• Preparing work for stitching, binding, gluing, packing or dispatch
• Handling a wide range of printed materials and paper stocks
• Making machine adjustments to maintain consistency throughout each run
• Maintaining safe working practices at all times
• Working closely with production and finishing colleagues
• Helping ensure jobs are completed accurately and to agreed deadlines

Skills

Folder Operator

Machine Minder

Print Finisher

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

MBO folding machines

Stahl folding machines

Job description

Full Spectrum Print & Marketing is seeking an experienced Folder Operator to join our Basildon production team. You will set up and run folding equipment, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across a wide range of commercial print jobs, with a practical, hands-on approach.

You will operate MBO and Stahl folding machines, check folds and quality, and coordinate with finishing and production colleagues to hit deadlines in a busy environment.