Bindery Operator — Paid Training, Growth & ESOP

ViaTech; Morton Grove (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short- and long-term disability

ESOP participation

401(k)

Group life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

ViaTech in Illinois is seeking a Bindery Operator to set up, run, and fine-tune precision industrial equipment on the production floor, ensuring parts meet exact specifications. You will review job tickets, perform measurements with calipers, make rapid, accurate adjustments, complete changeovers safely, and collaborate with maintenance to keep lines running smoothly.

This hands-on role includes paid training, cross-training on multiple machines, contribute to quality checks, and growth

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ year of experience operating production or industrial machinery.
• Ability to read measurements and use basic measuring tools.
• Willingness to work overtime as production needs require.
• Reading job tickets and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and adjust precision production equipment to job specs.
• Review tickets, work orders, material specs, and dimensions before starting.
• Make precise measurements and machine adjustments to hold tight tolerances and minimize waste.
• Complete changeovers quickly and safely so the next job starts on time.
• Perform start-up and in-process quality checks for size, squareness, count, sequence.
• Perform operator-level preventive maintenance and routine inspections.
• Troubleshoot feeding, alignment, and mechanical issues; work with maintenance.
• Identify damaged or nonconforming product and notify supervisor or quality lead.
• Keep accurate production records and meet throughput and quality targets.
• Pack, label, and stage finished product for shipment or next step.
• Cross-train on additional equipment and processes.
• Follow all safety procedures including lockout/tagout and PPE.
• Keep a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Machine setup

Precision measurement

Reading specs

Quality inspection

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ViaTech in Illinois is seeking a Bindery Operator to set up, run, and fine-tune precision industrial equipment on the production floor, ensuring parts meet exact specifications. You will review job tickets, perform measurements with calipers, make rapid, accurate adjustments, complete changeovers safely, and collaborate with maintenance to keep lines running smoothly.

This hands-on role includes paid training, cross-training on multiple machines, contribute to quality checks, and growth