Machine Operator – Gluing Machine (m/f/d)

Elanders Kaisheim GmbH; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanders Kaisheim GmbH is seeking a skilled operator for folder-gluer machines to join their team in Ohio. You will set up and operate machinery, ensuring high-quality production of print products.

The ideal candidate has experience in folding carton manufacturing, technical skills, and the ability to work shifts. Good knowledge of German is required. Join a company committed to quality and innovation in the printing industry.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in folding carton manufacturing.
• Strong technical understanding and ability to learn quickly.
• Willingness to work in shifts.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating folder-gluer machines and specialized gluing machinery.
• Processing print products such as brochures, catalogs, flyers, and packaging.
• Performing routine servicing, maintenance, and minor repairs.

Skills

Folding carton manufacturing experience

Technical understanding

Manual dexterity

Good color vision

Reliability

Quality awareness

Education

Vocational training as packaging technologist

Packaging machinery mechanic

Machine and plant operator

Media technologist in print finishing

Bookbinder

Job description

Elanders Kaisheim GmbH is a full-service provider of creative and classic high-end print products. As part of the Swedish Elanders Group, which operates 11 locations across 7 countries, we offer global solutions for all types of printed information to our internationally operating clients.

With us, you will work with state-of-the-art post-press and finishing technology, playing a key role in transforming printed sheets into premium products. You will set up, operate, and monitor machinery to ensure our products are manufactured efficiently and according to the highest quality standards.

Your Tasks

• Setting up and operating folder-gluer machines (Petratto) as well as specialized gluing machinery

• Processing print products such as brochures, catalogs, flyers, and packaging

• Performing routine servicing, maintenance, and minor repairs

• Documenting production data and waste/rejects

• Complying with safety, quality, and hygiene guidelines

Your Profile

• Several years of experience in folding carton manufacturing

• Ideally, completed vocational training as a packaging technologist, packaging machinery mechanic, machine and plant operator, media technologist in print finishing, or bookbinder

• High level of diligence, reliability, and quality awareness

• Strong technical understanding and the ability to learn quickly

• Manual dexterity and good color vision

• Independent, reliable way of working with a quick grasp of new tasks

• Flexible, motivated, and quality-conscious

• Willingness to work in shifts

• Good written and spoken German skills

• Basic computer skills (IT literacy)