Post Press Bindery Operator

Indiana Printing & Publishing; Ben Avon (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Printing and Publishing Company, Inc. is hiring a Full Time Post Press Bindery Operator. You will set up, operate, and maintain bindery equipment to complete printed materials to customer specs and quality standards.

Responsibilities include setup, quality checks, finishing tasks, maintenance, packaging, and coordinating with teams to meet deadlines. A background check is required; training is provided. This is a full-time on-site role with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Experience operating bindery/finishing equipment in a commercial printing env; training provided.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail for quality assurance.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders/technical instructions.
• Must stand for long periods and lift up to 35 pounds; push/pull/bend/stoop.
• Be a team player and be punctual.
• Must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate post-press equipment (cutters, folders, stitchers, binders) per specs.
• Inspect samples for quality during finishing process.
• Perform manual and machine finishing tasks (trim, packaging).
• Conduct routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Package and prepare materials for shipping or delivery.
• Coordinate with press operators and shipping for workflow.
• Follow safety protocols when operating machinery.

Skills

Bindery operator

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Read work orders

Physical stamina

Team player

Punctual

Background check ready

Job description

Indiana Printing and Publishing Company, Inc. is currently hiring for a Full Time Post Press Bindery Operator!

Job Objective:

Sets up, operates, and maintains various bindery and finishing equipment to complete printed materials according to customer specifications and quality standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Setup and Operation: Read job tickets to determine finishing specifications (cutting, folding, scoring, binding, etc.) and set up and operator post-press machinery, such as cutters, folders, stitchers, and binders.
• Quality Control: Inspected collated, stitched, or unbound product samples to ensure accuracy and overall print quality before, during, and after the finishing process.
• Finishing Tasks: Perform manual and machine-assisted finishing tasks, which may include trimming edges and packaging.
• Maintenance: Perform routine preventative maintenance, cleaning, lubrication, and minor repairs on finishing and bindery equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Material Handling: Collect, package, and prepare completed printed materials for shipping or delivery.
• Coordination: Communicate and coordinate with press operators and shipping personnel to maintain a smooth workflow and meet production deadlines.
• Safety: Adhere to all safety protocols when operating machinery and handling materials.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience operating bindery and finishing equipment in a commercial printing environment preferred but not required. We will train the right candidate.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills for equipment issues.
• Excellent attention to detail for quality assurance.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders and technical instructions.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds, push, pull, bend and stoop.
• Be a team player
• Be punctual

Must be able to pass a background check.

Hours 7:00am - 3:00pm, Monday - Friday with weekends as needed.

Rate of pay $17.00 - $19.00, depending on prior experience.

Indiana Printing and Publishing Company, Inc., JLD Media Company, L.L.C. , and its affiliates, provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.