Operator, Finishing/Bindery - 2nd Shift

amsive; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Competitive 401K

Job summary

Amsive, a leader in print and mail manufacturing located in Bolingbrook, Illinois, is seeking a skilled operator for high-speed processing systems. The role demands proficiency in managing printing equipment and ensuring quality control.

Candidates should possess a strong mechanical aptitude, with prior experience in the printing industry being essential. Amsive offers competitive pay starting at $19/hour, along with benefits including medical and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• Experience operating high-speed processing and finishing systems in print and mailing.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Knowledge of print workflows and mailpiece formats.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Tecnau & Hunkeler finishing lines.
• Enter data into the ERP system to monitor performance and quality.
• Perform start-up and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Sample and monitor product quality, adjusting as needed.

Skills

Operating high-speed processing systems

Troubleshooting mechanical issues

Knowledge of USPS postal regulations

Data entry and monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Finishing equipment (inserters, folders, etc.)

Job description

Who We Are Amsive is a leader in high-volume print and mail manufacturing with over 40 years of experience.

Our success depends on people who are dependable, performance-focused and take pride in meeting production goals.

Production is completed in-house using modern high-speed print and mail manufacturing equipment.

Our facilities are clean, well-lit, and temperature controlled.

At Amsive, results matter.

We offer career opportunities in print and mail production, with medical, dental, vision insurance and a competitive 401K.

Location

• 605 Territorial Dr, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
• Work Hours: 2:30pm - 11pm, with expected additional hours/weekends mandatory
• Pay: Starting at $19/hour based on skills and experience

Responsibilities

• Operating and setting up Tecnau & Hunkeler finishing lines and traditional cutters and folders in bindery.
• Enter data into ERP system to monitor overall performance, efficiency, and quality.
• Perform equipment start‑up, shut‑down and preventive maintenance.
• Sample and monitor product quality, making modifications as needed.
• Troubleshoot finishing line performance and quality problems, correcting and stabilizing performance as they occur.
• Replenish materials ongoing as materials are depleted.
• Operators often adjust rollers, knives, perforators, or sensors on the fly.
• Quality Control: checking for print defects, alignment, correct collation, and address readability.
• Operators must ensure mailpieces meet postal automation standards.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a high speed processing and finishing system in the printing and mailing industry.
• Print & Mail Production Background and familiarity with print workflows, mailpiece formats (letters, flats, postcards), and USPS postal regulations.
• Machine Operation Experience setting up and running high‑speed finishing equipment (inserters, folders, cutters, stackers, unwinders, stitchers, binders).
• Mechanical Aptitude: ability to troubleshoot jams, misfeeds, or alignment issues.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to document regular activities and e‑mail correspondence.
• Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Not responsible for supervising other employees.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Position operates in a regulated manufacturing print/mail production facility.
• Stand and walk for up to 12 hours, with frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Perform repetitive motions in a fast‑paced production environment.

Security Clearance

• Amsive is a Federal Contractor, and this position may require government security clearance for certain projects.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• Amsive is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• We are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all employees. It is Amsive’s continuing policy to provide equal employment opportunity and not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy or childbirth, marital status, national origin, ancestry or citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
• This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including application for employment, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers, training, layoffs, rehires, termination of employment and all other terms and conditions of employment.
• All offers of employment with Amsive are contingent upon successful completion of background checks, including criminal history, drug test, and reference verification, conducted in compliance with applicable state, federal, and local laws.
• As part of the Company's equal employment opportunity policy, Amsive will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.