Folder Gluer Machine Operator

Allied Printing Services Inc.; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability

401(k)

401(k) match

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Benefits: Critical

Voluntary Benefits: Accident

Voluntary Benefits: Hospital Indemnity

Paid Time Off: Vacation

Paid Time Off: Sick

Paid Time Off: Holiday

Shift differentials: 2nd 12% & 3rd 15%

Paid Weekly

Growth Opportunities

Employee Referral Bonus

Work-Life Balance

Great Company Culture

Job summary

Allied Printing Services Inc. in Manchester, CT, is seeking a Folder-Gluer Machine Operator to join our bindery team and ensure accurate folding and gluing of printed materials.

You will set up and run folder/gluer equipment, adjust for various patterns, perform quality checks, and maintain production standards. The role requires 3–5 years of folder/gluer experience (Bobst Series a plus), attention to detail, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to read job orders.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience operating a folder/gluer machine (Bobst Series a plus).
• Previous press, bindery, or finishing experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up, make-ready, operate, and monitor folder/gluer equipment to meet customer specifications.
• Adjust for different fold and glue patterns based on job specs.
• Perform quality checks to ensure proper gluing, folding, and minimal waste/rework.
• Conduct preventive and mechanical maintenance, adjustments, repairs, and cleaning as needed.
• Observe machine operations, detect and identify defects, and make necessary adjustments.
• Maintain safety, quality, maintenance, and good manufacturing practices.

Skills

Folder/Gluer operation

Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading job orders

Measurement with tools

Team player

Attention to detail

Speed and accuracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bobst Series

Measuring tools

Pallet jacks

Job description

Master the Art of Folding & Gluing. Allied Printing Services Inc. is a family-ran, full-service commercial and financial printer that’s been leading the industry since 1949. With advanced sheetfed, web, mailing, data, fulfillment, large format, digital press capabilities — plus New England’s largest bindery/finishing operation — we’re proud of our history and excited about our future. Now, we’re looking for skilled Folder Gluer to join our growing production team.

One Allied Way Manchester, CT 06042

Folder-Gluer Machine Operator

As a Folder-Gluer Machine Operator, you’ll play a key role in producing high-quality, finished products by operating and managing the folding and gluing process in our bindery department. You will integrate printed materials into folding, gluing processes, transformation of sheets/paper to meet quality standards and customer requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Set up, make-ready, operate, and monitor folder/gluer equipment to meet customer specifications
• Adjust for different fold and glue patterns based on job specs
• Perform quality checks to ensure proper gluing, folding, and minimal waste/rework
• Conduct preventive and mechanical maintenance, adjustments, repairs, and cleaning as needed
• Observe machine operations, detect and identify defects, and make necessary adjustments
• Maintain safety, quality, maintenance, and good manufacturing practices

What You Bring

• 3–5 years’ experience operating a folder/gluer machine (Bobst Series experience a plus)
• Previous press, bindery, or finishing experience preferred
• Detail-oriented with strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of die-cutting processes, production materials, quality methods, and color standards
• Able to read, analyze, interpret job orders, and are proficient with measuring and hand tools
• Excellent vision abilities (close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, color distinction)
• Finger and hand dexterity with ability to work quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Team player who maintains a clean, organized workspace and uses pallet jacks safely
• High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements

• Walking 50% | Standing 50% | Lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying 25–50 lbs. and more. | Ability to stand for extended periods. | Safely move materials weighing 500–750 lbs.| Using manual pallet trucks|
• Ability to lift, move, and position materials throughout the workday and safely operate warehouse equipment for extended periods
• Frequent bending, reaching, and handling of materials

The Details

Job Type: Full-Time

Shifts Available: 1st 8:00 am–4:00 pm, 3rd 12:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m. (15% differential)

Why You’ll Love Working Here

You’ll join a supportive team that values innovation, teamwork, and growth. We’re proud of our history but even more excited about the future — and we’re looking for motivated people like you to help us get there. If you meet our minimum qualifications and are eager to thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment, we invite you to become part of our team. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career with a company that combines decades of expertise with a commitment to innovation and exceptional service.

Great Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• 401(k)
• 401(k) match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits: Critical
• Voluntary Benefits: Accident
• Voluntary Benefits: Hospital Indemnity
• Paid Time Off: Vacation
• Paid Time Off: Sick
• Paid Time Off: Holiday
• 2nd (12%) & 3rd (15%) shift differentials
• Paid Weekly
• Growth Opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Work-Life Balance
• Great Company Culture

Allied Printing Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, military or veterans' status or any other legally protected status or basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Allied Printing Services prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on these protected categories. If you need an accommodation to apply, please let us know.