Machine Operator - Perfect Binder 3rd Shift - 10pm - 6am

Seaway Printing Company Inc.; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 23,419 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Seaway Printing Company Inc. in De Pere, Wisconsin is seeking a Machine Set-Up Operator for the 3rd shift. You will set up, troubleshoot, and run an assigned machine, emphasizing productivity, quality, safety, and housekeeping.

Training is provided in a fast-growing printing environment with climate-controlled workspace and a competitive benefits package. Responsibilities include equipment setup, quality checks, data recording, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred; 3+ months experience ok.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, prepare, and operate equipment.
• Perform quality checks and stack finished product.
• Record production data accurately.
• Troubleshoot minor mechanical issues and maintain equipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

About Seaway Printing:

Seaway Printing is a world‑class producer of specialty printed and bound products based in De Pere, Wisconsin. We specialize in publications, magazines, books, booklets, journals, and manuals for publishers, associations, and national distribution partners. Seaway Printing is an equal employment opportunity employer. We offer a competitive benefits package with eligibility after 60 days for health, dental, vision and life insurance, and after 6 months for a company‑matched 401(k) plan. Seaway offers top dollar shift differentials for both 2nd and 3rd shift at $3.00 per hour, a company‑sponsored wellness program, a competitive paid time‑off policy, monthly lunches, and more.

Come join Seaway Printing and receive on‑the‑job training as part of one of the fastest‑growing printing companies in the Midwest. We boast one of the most technologically advanced printing and finishing operations in the industry, with competitive pay, climate‑controlled, modern workspace, 8‑hour shifts and many other great benefits and perks.

Job Summary

The primary purpose of this role is to perform machine set‑up, troubleshoot machine issues, and run an assigned machine. While operating equipment the operator will emphasize productivity, quality, safety, and good housekeeping.

Work Hours

3rd Shift, Sunday to Thursday, including every other Saturday, 10 pm to 6 am (8 hours)

Roles and Responsibilities

• Set up, make ready, and operate equipment
• Perform quality checks and stack finished product
• Record production data with accuracy
• Pay keen attention to detail
• Troubleshoot and perform minor mechanical maintenance
• Identify operational improvements as needed
• Run equipment at optimal level at all times to meet daily production goals (OEE and OTD)
• Maintain work area and tools
• Adhere to work quality standards, standard of work, and safety standards
• Consistently and effectively conduct business by living Seaway’s core values:

Integrity – We do what’s right

Courage – We welcome change

Excellence – We are customer‑focused

Team – We trust each other

• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Safety – Zero RLTAs (Recordable Lost Time Accident)
• Quality – Cost of Quality
• Productivity for your cell – OEE for planned vs actual productivity
• Skill Advancement – Team member skill advancement (Measured in a decrease in operator‑related downtime)

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Manufacturing environment experience preferred or prior bindery experience preferred, but not required
• 3+ months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Minimum Competencies (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Ability to do basic troubleshooting when a piece of equipment or machinery is not functioning
• Interpret and follow directions with precision
• Basic computer skills for job detail input and machine operation
• Excellent collaborative skills

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of the job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Frequently climbing up and down stairs.
• Constantly required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle, feel, or touch objects or controls. Perform repetitive motion of fingers, hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, and upper body.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; balance; use foot/feet to operate equipment.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Constantly lift up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Frequently move pallets of material with a pallet mover.

(Constantly = 76%-100% of the time; Frequently = 26%-75% of the time; Occasionally = 1%-25% of the time)

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.