Bindery & Finishing Operator 2nd & 3rd Shift

Sepire; Burr Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift differential

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Birthday PTO

401(k)

Cross-training and advancement

Convenient Burr Ridge location with I-

Job summary

Sepire is seeking an experienced Bindery and Finishing Operator for our Burr Ridge, IL facility. You will operate and maintain cutting, folding, saddle-stitching lines, and related equipment, ensuring high-quality output in a collaborative, technology-driven environment.

This full-time role requires strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and reliability in meeting production deadlines. Join a security-conscious, HIPAA/SOC 2-compliant team with growth opportunities and a convenient

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience operating bindery and/or finishing equipment.
• Experience with cutters, folders, saddle stitchers, MBO folding and gluing lines, cylinder die cutters, plow folders, or near-line web-roll finishing equipment strongly preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot production equipment.
• Working knowledge of press imposition and post-print workflows.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality.
• Comfortable using computers and production software in a technology-driven environment.
• Ability to follow established processes, manage priorities, and meet production deadlines.
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills and a willingness to help where needed.
• Flexibility to work overtime based on production demand.

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, monitor, and maintain cutting, folding, saddle-stitching, MBO folding and gluing lines, cylinder die cutters, plow folders, and near-line web-roll finishing equipment.
• Handle both cut-sheet and roll-fed paper stocks safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and troubleshoot bindery and finishing equipment issues to support uptime and productivity.
• Collaborate with Prepress, Print, Mail, Client Services, and Operations on imposition requirements, workflows, scheduling, and job completion.
• Follow job tickets, written work instructions, operating procedures, and quality standards.
• Perform production quality checks, sampling, and verification steps to ensure consistent output.
• Complete record and sequence verification for variable-data and compliance-driven jobs.
• Safely operate material-handling equipment to move paper, finished goods, and production materials in and out of the department.
• Cross-train on other post-print production equipment and support other departments when needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Work overtime as business needs require.
• Perform all duties in compliance with company policies and regulatory standards, including HIPAA, SOC 2, and OSHA requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Following processes

Communication

Flexibility to overtime

Education

Years of experience in bindery/finishing

Tools

Cutters

Folders

Saddle stitchers

MBO folding and gluing

Cylinder die cutters

Near-line web-roll finishing equipment

Plow folders

Job description

2nd & 3rd Shift | Burr Ridge, IL | Full-Time

Build your career with a technology-forward company where quality, teamwork, and precision matter.

Join Sepire

Sepire is a marketing services and communications distribution company specializing in complex, compliance-driven solutions. We provide secure, multi-channel communications services—including contact management, printing, mailing, fulfillment, and electronic delivery—supported by advanced automation and a highly technology-focused production environment.

We are looking for an experienced Bindery and Finishing Operator who takes pride in producing high-quality work, understands the importance of accuracy, and enjoys working with modern production equipment in a collaborative environment.

What You’ll Do

As a Bindery and Finishing Operator, you will operate and maintain cutting, folding, saddle-stitching, MBO folding and gluing, cylinder die-cutting, plow-folding, and near-line web-roll finishing equipment. You will help ensure every job is completed accurately, efficiently, and to the quality standards expected by Sepire and our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, monitor, and maintain cutting, folding, saddle-stitching, MBO folding and gluing lines, cylinder die cutters, plow folders, and near-line web-roll finishing equipment.
• Handle both cut-sheet and roll-fed paper stocks safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and troubleshoot bindery and finishing equipment issues to support uptime and productivity.
• Collaborate with Prepress, Print, Mail, Client Services, and Operations on imposition requirements, workflows, scheduling, and job completion.
• Follow job tickets, written work instructions, operating procedures, and quality standards.
• Perform production quality checks, sampling, and verification steps to ensure consistent output.
• Complete record and sequence verification for variable-data and compliance-driven jobs.
• Safely operate material-handling equipment to move paper, finished goods, and production materials in and out of the department.
• Cross-train on other post-print production equipment and support other departments when needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Work overtime as business needs require.
• Perform all duties in compliance with company policies and regulatory standards, including HIPAA, SOC 2, and OSHA requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Two or more years of experience operating bindery and/or finishing equipment.
• Experience with cutters, folders, saddle stitchers, MBO folding and gluing lines, cylinder die cutters, plow folders, or near-line web-roll finishing equipment strongly preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot production equipment.
• Working knowledge of press imposition and post-print workflows.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality.
• Comfortable using computers and production software in a technology-driven environment.
• Ability to follow established processes, manage priorities, and meet production deadlines.
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills and a willingness to help where needed.
• Flexibility to work overtime based on production demand.

Why Join Sepire?

At Sepire, you’ll work in a secure, fast-paced production environment that values quality, technology, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We invest in cross-training and give employees opportunities to build broader production skills and grow within the organization.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive pay
• Shift differential, where applicable
• Health insurance
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Birthday PTO
• 401(k)
• Cross-training and advancement opportunities
• Convenient Burr Ridge location with easy interstate access

Build Your Career with Sepire