Manufacturing Operating Technician - Bindery - CI (We'll Train You!)

TSG - The Sheridan Group; Little Falls (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Minnesota is hiring a Manufacturing Operating Technician - Bindery. You'll be trained to operate high-speed bindery equipment and contribute to producing books and printed materials.

Join a fast-paced, team-oriented production floor where safety and quality matter. No bindery experience is necessary—training is provided to help you grow into a skilled operator with reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• No bindery experience is required—we’ll train you.
• Experience operating machinery in any industry is a plus.
• Mechanically inclined and comfortable using basic tools.
• Able to read basic job instructions and measurements (decimals, sizes).
• Reliable team player with good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Learn to set up, run, and maintain all sections of the Machine.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on the machine and auxiliary equipment.
• Record production data accurately from work instructions.
• Contribute to productivity improvements through initiative.

Skills

Operating machinery

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Reading job instructions

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Manufacturing Operating Technician - Bindery (We'll Train You!)

Build Something You Can Hold in Your Hands

At Sheridan Minnesota, your work doesn’t disappear into a spreadsheet - 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.

We’re hiring 3 team members ready to learn, grow, and build a long-term career in print manufacturing.

What You'll Do:

• Learn to set up, run, and maintain all sections of the Machine.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs to machine and auxiliary equipment.
• Learn to interpret the information on work instructions and accurately record production data.
• Exercise initiative, ask questions and look for ways of improving productivity.

What We're Looking For:

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

• Have experience operating machinery
• In any industry (manufacturing, warehouse, trades, etc.)
• 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
• High school diploma/GED.

It's a plus if you have:

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

Physical & Work Environment

• On your feet for most of the shift.
• Fast-paced, team-oriented production floor.
• Lift up to 25 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.

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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