Manufacturing Technician-Bindery

TKC - Kodi Collective LLC; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Paid time off

Health benefits

401k

PPE provided

Job summary

Sheridan Ohio is hiring a Manufacturing Technician-Bindery to operate and maintain high-speed bindery equipment on a day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. This full-time role offers competitive pay and overtime opportunities as part of a growing print manufacturing team.

You'll set up the Perfect Binder, train crew members, and ensure quality and efficiency while following safety protocols and paperwork requirements. No prior binding experience required—we will train the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical and mathematical skills.
• Able to read decimals, sizes, and production specs.
• Willing to learn bindery equipment.
• Must be a reliable team member and capable of leading when needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform set up, operation and maintenance of the Perfect Binder.
• Oversee performance and training of crew members.
• Train Assistant Operator and other crew.
• Delegate work and assign duties to crew members.
• Customize orders to specifications.
• Maintain quality and production standards.
• Complete paperwork and forms.
• May handle hazardous waste as part of daily functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading/interpretation of instructions

Mathematical skills

Team player / leadership

Physical stamina for lifting 30-100 Lb

Attention to attendance & reliability

Tools

Perfect Binder operation

General shop tools

Production equipment setup

Job description

Manufacturing Technician-Bindery

Day-time Shift 7a - 7p
Full-Time | Competitive Pay + Overtime Opportunities

Build Something You Can Hold in Your Hands

At Sheridan Ohio, 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.

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

What You’ll Do

• Perform all set up operation and maintenance of the Perfect Binder.
• Oversee the work performance and training of assigned crew members
• Training of Assistant Operator and other crew members
• Delegate/Assign work duties to assigned crew members.
• Customize orders to specifications/requirements.
• Maintain quality and quantity standards.
• Complete processes related to paperwork and forms.
• May handle hazardous waste as a part of daily job functions.
• Other duties assigned by management.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for people who:

• Have good mechanical and organizational skills.
• Are mechanically inclined and comfortable using basic tools
• Can read basic job instructions and measurements (decimals, sizes, etc.)
• Have good mathematical skills
• Must be a team player and possess the ability to lead and direct crew
• Must be physically able to load bundles from 30 to 100lbs
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and dependency is a prerequisite
• Show up reliably and work well with a team

It’s a plus if you have:

• 3-5 years machine operating experience
• Print, bindery, or finishing experience
• Basic small packaging knowledge
• 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 50 lbs. occasionally

Why Join Sheridan?

• Stable, full-time careerwith a growing company (part of CJK Group)
• Comprehensive benefits after 30 days(medical, dental, vision, 401k)
• Paid time off + holidays
• Overtime opportunities
• Referral bonuses & employee discounts
• Safety-first culture (PPE provided, shoe reimbursement)
• Real opportunity to learn skilled equipment and advance

About Us

Sheridan Ohio is part of the Sheridan Group, a leader in print manufacturing. We produce high-quality printed materials for publishers and organizations nationwide—and we invest in the people who make it happen.

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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