Print Finishing & Mailing Operator

Markful; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Markful is seeking a skilled Print Finishing & Mailing Operator to join our manufacturing team in El Cajon, CA. This role operates print finishing and mailing equipment, including tipping machines, mailing inserters, and tabbing machines, with responsibility for setup, make-ready, and efficient workflow.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of hands-on experience in operating related equipment, can perform quality checks, and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of hands-on experience operating print finishing and/or mailing equipment such as tipping machines, mailing inserters, and tabbing machines.
• Ability to set up, make ready, and run jobs independently; experience with quality checks and changeovers.
• Preferred: experience with clamshell (platen) die cutting or guillotine cutter.

Responsibilities

• Operates print finishing and mailing machines (tipping machines, mailing inserters, tabbing machines).
• Performs setup, make-ready, and changeovers for production and mailing runs.
• Troubleshoots and resolves common equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Performs detailed quality checks and ensures compliance with job specifications.
• Records production data accurately and monitors machine performance.
• Works with maintenance and leadership to support repairs and improvements.
• Promotes a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Print finishing

Mailing equipment operation

Quality checks

Troubleshooting

Tools

Tipping machines

Mailing inserters

Tabbing machines

Clamshell die cutting

Guillotine cutter

Job description

At Markful, we’ve been helping brands make their mark since 1994. What started as a small company with a big dream has grown into a leading provider of print, signage, apparel, promotional products, and marketing solutions. We believe great products matter, and we take pride in producing work that helps our customers stand out and succeed.

As a Print Finishing & Mailing Operator(internally titled Machine Operator III), you’ll play a critical role in bringing those products to life. This is a skilled production role for an operator who can independently run and maintain print finishing and mailing equipment — including tipping machines, mailing inserters, and tabbing machines — handling setup, production execution, quality control, troubleshooting, and efficient workflow throughout the process.

Our success is built on teamwork, continuous improvement, and a commitment to doing quality work the right way. Success in this role requires solid technical and mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a sense of ownership over the products being produced. The ideal candidate can solve problems, maintain high production standards, and consistently deliver accurate, quality work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

(Other duties may be assigned.)

• 1. Operates print finishing and mailing machines, including tipping machines, mailing inserters, and tabbing machines.
• 2. Performs setup, make‑ready, and changeovers for production and mailing runs.
• 3. Troubleshoots and resolves common equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• 4. Performs detailed quality checks and ensures compliance with job specifications.
• 5. Records production data accurately and monitors machine performance.
• 6. Works with maintenance and leadership to support repairs and improvements.
• 7. Promotes a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required: 2–5 years of hands‑on experience operating print finishing and/or mailing equipment such as tipping machines, mailing inserters, and tabbing machines; ability to set up, make ready, and run jobs independently; experience with quality checks and changeovers.

Preferred: Clamshell (platen) die cutting and/or guillotine cutter experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business publications. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and team members.

Technical Skills

Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to operate a computer, and capacity to learn technical concepts related to production machine operation.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Compensation details: 22-24 Hourly Wage