Post Press Bindery Operator

Indiana Printing and Publishing; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Printing and Publishing Company, Inc. is seeking a Full Time Post Press Bindery Operator to set up, operate, and maintain bindery and finishing equipment to meet customer specs and quality standards.

The role involves reading job tickets, operating post-press machinery, inspecting finished samples, performing routine maintenance, and packaging completed materials for shipment. Safety and teamwork are emphasized, with hours 7:00am–3:00pm, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating bindery and finishing equipment in a commercial printing environment; training provided.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail for quality assurance.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders and technical instructions.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 35 pounds.
• Team player and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Read job tickets to determine finishing specs and set up post-press machinery.
• Operate cutters, folders, stitchers, and binders; ensure accuracy.
• Inspect samples for quality before, during, and after finishing.
• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, lubrication, and minor repairs.
• Package and prepare completed materials for shipping.
• Coordinate with press operators and shipping staff to meet deadlines.
• Adhere to safety protocols while operating equipment.

Skills

Bindery equipment experience

Mechanical aptitude

Quality attention to detail

Reading work orders

Physical stamina

Team player

Punctuality

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.