Print Finishing / Press Operator | Brooklyn Park, MN
Looking for an opportunity with a growing print production company where your skills can make an immediate impact? We are seeking experienced Print Finishing and Press Operators to join our team in Brooklyn Park, MN. If you have experience running folders, folder/gluers, mail inserting equipment, or other print machinery, we'd love to hear from you.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive pay: $20-$38/hour DOE
- Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art printing and finishing equipment
- Team-oriented production environment
Schedule
- 1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-2:00 PM
- 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM-10:00 PM
Compensation
- $20-$38/hour
- Based on experience and equipment knowledge
Job Summary
The Print Finishing / Press Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining a variety of print finishing, bindery, mailing, and press equipment. This position plays a critical role in producing high-quality printed materials, packaging products, and direct mail pieces while meeting production schedules and quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate folding, folder/gluer, bindery, mailing, finishing, and press equipment
- Read and interpret job tickets, production orders, and folding diagrams
- Inspect finished products to ensure quality, accuracy, and customer specifications are met
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform minor machine maintenance and adjustments
- Load printed materials into feeders and monitor production flow
- Sort and process mail according to USPS regulations
- Accurately track production data, time, and material usage
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
- Meet production deadlines while maintaining quality standards
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1+ years of experience in bindery, print finishing/press, mailing services, direct mail, packaging, or printing environments preferred
- Experience operating folding equipment such as Stahl, MBO, Heidelberg, or similar machinery
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to read job tickets, production instructions, and machine setup specifications
- Basic math, organizational, and computer skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the shift
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cutters, stitchers, collators, inserters, tabbers, and perfect binders
- Knowledge of printing, packaging, direct mail, and finishing processes
- Familiarity with Pitney Bowes, MCS, VideoJet, Kirk Rudy, Horizon, or similar equipment
- Knowledge of inventory control and USPS mailing requirements