Digital Stitch Machine Operator, 2nd Shift

O'Neil Digital Solutions, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

O’Neil Digital Solutions is seeking a Digital Stitch Machine Operator for the 2nd shift to set up, run, and maintain saddle stitch equipment for binding operations. You will monitor quality, adjust settings, and ensure timely production while following safety protocols.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years in printing/bindery; experience with Horizon, IBIS, or Mueller Stitchers is a plus. Must be technically inclined and able to read maintenance docs.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED required, preferred.
• Two years experience in a printing or Bindery environment; Horizon/IBIS/Mueller experience is a plus.
• Must be technically and mechanically oriented.
• Able to read and interpret operation and maintenance instructions.
• Adhere to Safety and OSHA standards.
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and accountability in performance.
• Strong productivity, quality, and timeliness focus.
• Clear, professional communication with team and management.

Responsibilities

• Set up equipment at job start per job ticket specifications.
• Inspect equipment and address safety concerns.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance.
• Monitor quality, output, and overall productivity.
• Make adjustments to meet specifications.
• Report defective materials or issues to the manager.
• Train and supervise PHI recycling.
• Set up and operate packaging peripherals (trimmer, cover feeder).
• Maintain workflow from start to finish; ensure 70% productivity or higher.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading documents

Technical orientation

Mechanical aptitude

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Horizon Stitcher

IBIS Stitcher

Mueller Stitcher

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Title: Digital Stitch Machine Operator, 2nd Shift

About Us

Founded in 1973, O’Neil Digital Solutions (ODS) is a leading IT consulting firm specializing in the optimization of complex end-to-end business process systems for a multitude of business verticals including Financial Services, Digital Media, Healthcare, and Transportation industries. ODS provides high-touch bespoke software engineering, systems integration, and infrastructure management services to clients of all sizes and industries. From large scale mass communication projects to highly secure and confidential data analytics using Big Data frameworks like Hadoop and AWS Redshift, ODS has a broad set of proven technical capabilities that help companies make complex digital transformations. ODS offers state of the art publishing solutions through our customer-centric applications and services include electronic document delivery, web applications, high-speed digital printing (color and black & white), automated composition, offset printing, warehousing and fulfillment services. ODS is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA and also has offices/plants in Texas and North Carolina centrally located to serve clients across the country.

Summary

The Digital Stitcher Operator I is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining saddle stitch equipment used to produce binded printing materials.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets up equipment at the beginning of each job according to the specifications provided on the job ticket
• Responsible for the inspection of equipment as well as potential safety concerns
• Maintain equipment, troubleshoot problems, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment as needed
• Monitor quality, output, and overall productivity
• Make adjustments during operation as required to return output to the proper specifications
• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions such as imperfect bindings, ink spots, torn, loose and uneven pages to the department manager
• Communicates status of jobs to department manager
• Train and monitor PHI recycling
• Maintain workflow from start to end of machine
• Set the counter stacker with assistance
• Prepare the three-knife trimmer with assistance
• Set-up the Cover Feeder with assistance
• Operate a productivity level of 70% minimum or better
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

• High School graduate, or completion of GED required preferred.
• Two yearsexperience in a printing or Bindery environment preferred. (operating either Horizon, IBIS or Mueller Stitchers is a plus)
• This position requires an individual who is technically and mechanically oriented
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as operation and maintenance instructions
• Must adhere to all Safety and OSHA standards
• Perform all work and activities with honesty and integrity
• Take personal responsibility for productivity, quality, and timeliness of work
• Effectively communicate (and listen) clearly, professionally, politely, and persuasively in all situations; respond well and in a reasonable, timely manner
• Challenge conventional practices and use creativity and information to lead, innovate, problem solve, and implement ideas to contribute to the growth of the organization
• Support and meet company/department goals and core values
• Collaborate with co-workers to achieve common goals

Working Conditions

Must be able to perform the essential job duties. Work may be performed in an office, warehouse and/or manufacturing environment. Requires the ability to perform the following activities for the majority of the day: stand for extended periods of time, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or climb. In addition, requires the ability to lift and/or push up to 50 pounds. May be exposed to noise and be required to wear hearing protection for the duration of the shift.

Equal Opportunity Employer

O'Neil Digital Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.