Machine Operator Technician (Training Provided)

TSG - The Sheridan Group; Fort Ripley (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Minnesota is seeking a hands-on, quality-minded team member to operate high-speed bindery equipment. You’ll learn to set up cutters, folders, stitchers, and perfect binders, and you’ll help keep machines running smoothly.

This is a 1st shift position, Mon-Fri, 6:30AM-3PM, with potential for overtime hours. We offer on-the-job training and a collaborative production environment focused on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• HS diploma or GED completed.
• Mechanically inclined with basic tool use.
• Able to read instructions and measurements.
• Quality-minded and reliable team member.
• Willing to learn and work with others on the line.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate bindery equipment (cutters, folders, stitchers, binders).
• Keep machines running smoothly with adjustments and monitoring.
• Work with a team to meet daily production goals.
• Inspect finished products to ensure quality standards.
• Troubleshoot minor issues to keep production moving.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean workspace.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Reliability

Reading measurements

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Production equipment setup

Job description

At Sheridan Minnesota, your work doesn’t disappear into a spreadsheet—it becomes books, catalogs, and printed materials people use every day. If you’ve worked with machines, enjoy hands‑on work, and take pride in quality, we’ll train you to run high‑speed bindery equipment.

This is a 1st shift position - working Monday - Friday, 6:30AM - 3PM with potential for overtime hours.

What You’ll Do

• Learn to operate and set up bindery equipment (cutters, folders, stitchers, and perfect binders.)
• Keep machines running smoothly by making adjustments and monitoring quality.
• Work as part of a team to hit daily production goals.
• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Troubleshoot minor issues and keep production moving.
• Follow safety procedures and help maintain a clean, organized workspace.

What We’re Looking For

No bindery experience? No problem—we’ll train you. We’re looking for people who:

• Are at least 18 years of age.
• Have a High School Diploma, or GED.
• Are mechanically inclined and comfortable using basic tools.
• Can read basic job instructions and measurements (decimals, sizes, etc.)
• Take pride in doing quality work
• Show up reliably and work well with a team.

It’s a plus if you have:

• Print, bindery, or finishing experience
• Experience setting up or adjusting production equipment

Physical & Work Environment

Work is performed in a factory environment with regular exposure to dust, dirt, noise, and the physical hazards of machinery, plus some exposure to fumes, oils, lubricants, and chemicals.

Safety toe shoes and hearing protection required.

On your feet for most of the shift

Ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull 50lbs.

Sheridan is an Equal Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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