Precision Bindery & Finishing Operator | 2nd/3rd Shift

Sepire; Burr Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift differential

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Birthday PTO

401(k)

Cross-training and advancement

Convenient Burr Ridge location with I-

Job summary

Sepire is seeking an experienced Bindery and Finishing Operator for our Burr Ridge, IL facility. You will operate and maintain cutting, folding, saddle-stitching lines, and related equipment, ensuring high-quality output in a collaborative, technology-driven environment.

This full-time role requires strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and reliability in meeting production deadlines. Join a security-conscious, HIPAA/SOC 2-compliant team with growth opportunities and a convenient

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience operating bindery and/or finishing equipment.
• Experience with cutters, folders, saddle stitchers, MBO folding and gluing lines, cylinder die cutters, plow folders, or near-line web-roll finishing equipment strongly preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot production equipment.
• Working knowledge of press imposition and post-print workflows.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality.
• Comfortable using computers and production software in a technology-driven environment.
• Ability to follow established processes, manage priorities, and meet production deadlines.
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills and a willingness to help where needed.
• Flexibility to work overtime based on production demand.

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, monitor, and maintain cutting, folding, saddle-stitching, MBO folding and gluing lines, cylinder die cutters, plow folders, and near-line web-roll finishing equipment.
• Handle both cut-sheet and roll-fed paper stocks safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and troubleshoot bindery and finishing equipment issues to support uptime and productivity.
• Collaborate with Prepress, Print, Mail, Client Services, and Operations on imposition requirements, workflows, scheduling, and job completion.
• Follow job tickets, written work instructions, operating procedures, and quality standards.
• Perform production quality checks, sampling, and verification steps to ensure consistent output.
• Complete record and sequence verification for variable-data and compliance-driven jobs.
• Safely operate material-handling equipment to move paper, finished goods, and production materials in and out of the department.
• Cross-train on other post-print production equipment and support other departments when needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Work overtime as business needs require.
• Perform all duties in compliance with company policies and regulatory standards, including HIPAA, SOC 2, and OSHA requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Following processes

Communication

Flexibility to overtime

Education

Years of experience in bindery/finishing

Tools

Cutters

Folders

Saddle stitchers

MBO folding and gluing

Cylinder die cutters

Near-line web-roll finishing equipment

Plow folders

Job description

Sepire is seeking an experienced Bindery and Finishing Operator for our Burr Ridge, IL facility. You will operate and maintain cutting, folding, saddle-stitching lines, and related equipment, ensuring high-quality output in a collaborative, technology-driven environment.

This full-time role requires strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and reliability in meeting production deadlines. Join a security-conscious, HIPAA/SOC 2-compliant team with growth opportunities and a convenient