Bindery Operator I - 1st shift

4over; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Job summary

4over is seeking a Stitcher Operator in Arlington, Texas. This role requires the setup and operation of Muller Martini-Presto saddle stitchers to produce high-quality finished products like magazines and catalogs. The position involves ensuring quality control, maintaining machines, and troubleshooting issues.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 3 years experience with saddle stitchers. Competitive hourly pay between $17.00 and $20.00 is offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency required.
• 3 years experience with Muller Martini‑Presto saddle stitchers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate Muller Martini-Presto saddle stitchers.
• Ensure quality control of completed jobs.
• Troubleshoot and maintain machines.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3 years experience with Muller Martini-Presto stitchers

Job description

At 4over, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming to people of all backgrounds. Providing our employees with job training and opportunities for growth, development, and advancement. We take pride in fostering a safe environment for all employees in our climate-controlled plants.

Summary

The Stitcher Operator is responsible for the setup, adjustment, and safe operation of 6 pocket Muller Martini-Presto saddle stitchers to produce quality finished products such as magazines, catalogs and pamphlets that meet customer specifications and quality standards.

Schedule

1st shift, Monday - Friday, eight or more hours per day, five days per week based on business needs. Primary schedule will be 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM, or similar. Training may occur other times.

Salary Range: $17.00 - $20.00 hourly

Compensation Commensurate With Experience.

At this time, we are not engaging with agencies or third-party recruiters. Thank you for understanding.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Access the batching system to view batch lists and identify priority jobs to be completed
• Review job tickets and plan work processes to meet customer specifications for custom jobs
• Ensure machines are ready and set specifications to run products as required
• Quality control of completed jobs, providing updates on job status and schedule to the supervisor
• Make adjustments as needed to maintain specifications and timely flow of materials
• Monitor assigned machine during run to ensure machines are maintaining the proper requirements
• Unload machine and stack materials on pallets
• Ensure jobs are meeting quality and quantity requirements
• Troubleshoot machine problems, resolve if possible, notifying Floor Supervisor
• Maintain proper machine maintenance and lubrication
• Remove waste items for recycling
• Complete and process all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
• Regularly perform general housekeeping duties in your work area(s)
• Adhere to all safety policies and protocols and maintain a safe working environment
• Assist in cultivating an interdependent safety culture by reporting workplace hazards, related injuries, illnesses and/or near misses to management immediately
• Attend all department/company meetings
• Wear all assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required
• Other duties as assigned

For an extensive list of responsibilities, duties and physical demands/work environment please refer to the attached Job Description.

Experience and Qualifications

Education, Licenses, Certifications, Experiences:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency; or six‑month to one‑year related experience in a manufacturing environment and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three (3) year’s experience with Muller Martini‑Presto saddle stitchers

Critical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:

• Problem‑Solving and Adaptability: Strong problem‑solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges, such as machine malfunctions, material shortages, or errors in print quality. Ability to adapt to new printing technologies or changes in production schedules, ensuring smooth operations despite changes.
• Time Management & Efficiency: Ability to manage multiple print jobs simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met without sacrificing quality. Organize workflows, prepare materials in advance, and optimize print runs for efficiency and cost‑effectiveness.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in monitoring print jobs to ensure all details, such as color accuracy, image sharpness, and print placement, meet the required standards. Detect small defects or inconsistencies during production and take corrective action immediately.
• Communication Skills: Ability to read and understand corporate policies, job‑related documents, and written/verbal instructions in English to ensure effective and compliant job performance.
• Strong foundational math skills, with the ability to perform basic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Highly detail‑oriented, organized, and efficient in managing time, with a proven ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks accurately.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The job requires constant or frequent standing, walking, squatting, stopping, crouching and reaching
• May require some kneeling and may require the use of feet to operate machinery
• Frequent use of hands/fingers to operate machine and/or handle and grasp product
• Frequent lifting or moving product weighing up to 50 pounds at, below or above shoulder level
• Vision requirements: close vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and ability to see the differences between colors, shades, and brightness

Work Environment

The work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Within this manufacturing environment the employee is regularly exposed to noise at varying levels.
• Within this manufacturing environment the employee is regularly exposed to smells at varying levels.
• Employee will heavily rely on vision to ensure the quality of products.

Health and Life Insurance

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D Insurance, Disability, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for Health Care and Dependent Care
• 4over pays 100% of the employee’s premium for his/her Basic Life/AD&D Insurance in the amount of 1x the employee's annual salary, up to Five Hundred Thousand Dollars.
• Coverage will be effective on the 1st of the month following 1 month of continuous regular full‑time employment

401(k) Retirement Plan

• New employees are eligible to enroll the first of the month, following 1 month of employment
• Semi‑annual open enrollment (January 1st and July 1st)
• Discretionary employer match; typically, 50% of employee deferrals up to 6% of compensation
• Immediate Vesting

Holidays and PTO

• 9 Paid Holidays
• Accumulating PTO to be used after 90‑days of continuous and active full‑time service

4over is an Equal Opportunity employer. It provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, or any other legally protected status and takes affirmative action to recruit, employ, train, and promote qualified minorities, women, covered veterans, and individuals with disabilities.