Saddle Stitch & Post-Press Specialist

Torrey Holistics; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics is seeking a Saddle Stitch & Post-Press Specialist in Hillsboro, OR to own the finishing floor from setup to quality checks.

You will operate saddle stitcher, die-cutting and trimming equipment, ensuring precise centerfold staples and clean press sheets, while maintaining counts and quality across runs. This role requires attention to detail, ability to lift 40 pounds, and comfort with measurement systems; schedule is Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, starting at $24/hour.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in commercial/industrial print production with positive references.
• 1+ year operating bindery equipment; saddle stitching experience preferred.
• Accurate in a fast-paced setting with strong attention to detail.
• Able to lift 40 pounds and work standing for long periods.
• Comfort using digital systems to track production and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate printers, binders, trimmers and finishing systems.
• Run saddle stitch binding for magazines and thin publications.
• Use die-cutting for shapes and decorative elements.
• Operate large trimmer to produce uniform press sheets.
• Adjust settings to meet specs, perform maintenance, troubleshoot minor issues.
• Maintain quality and accurate quantity counts across runs.
• Communicate with team and assist other stations as needed.

Skills

Bindery machinery operation

Mechanical troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Saddle stitcher

Die-cutting machine

Large trimmer

Printers & binders

Job description

About the RoleStep into the final stage of print production where precision meets pace. As our Saddle Stitch & Post-Press Specialist, you’ll own the finishing floor—from setup to quality checks—bringing magazines, booklets, and specialty pieces to life.Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PMPay: Starting at $24/hour, based on direct experienceWhere We Come FromWe began as a quick-print shop and evolved into a leading local print production operation. That same entrepreneurial spirit still drives how we solve problems, support each other, and deliver outstanding work.A Day in the LifeYou arrive, review specs, and dial in your equipment. You set up the saddle stitcher to drive staples precisely through the centerfold of signatures, turning stacks into clean, professional publications. Between runs, you switch to the die-cutter to create distinctive cut-outs and embellishments, then over to the large trimmer to produce uniformly sized press sheets.Throughout the day, you adjust machine settings for accuracy and throughput, tackle routine maintenance, clean parts, and troubleshoot minor mechanical issues. You track counts and quality independently, escalate issues fast if something’s off, and jump in to assist other production stations when the schedule shifts. You keep a positive, helpful mindset—especially when learning new tasks or adapting workflows to hit deadlines.Core ResponsibilitiesSet up and operate production equipment: printers, binders, trimmers, and related finishing systemsRun a saddle stitch binding machine for magazines and other smaller, thinner publicationsUse a die-cutting machine for custom shapes, decorative elements, and individual pagesOperate a large trimmer to produce consistent, uniform press sheetsAdjust settings to meet specifications accurately and on timePerform routine and preventive maintenance; clean, inspect, and resolve minor mechanical issuesMaintain quality throughout each run and keep accurate quantity countsCommunicate with the team; escalate equipment malfunctions quicklyAssist other production stations as needed and support changing workflowsWhat You BringAt least 2 years in a commercial/industrial print production environment with positive references1+ year operating bindery machinery; preference for saddle stitching experienceAccuracy in a fast-paced setting and strong attention to detailAbility to lift 40 pounds consistentlyComfort standing or sitting for long periods and repeatedly bending, turning, twisting, and liftingConfidence using digital/technical systems to track production, inventory, and workflowsPositive, helpful attitude; able to collaborate with teammates of varied backgrounds and experience levelsProficienciesMechanical troubleshootingKnowledge of large format graphicsBinding experienceSaddle stitch bindingMachines & Technologies You’ll UseLarge format printing equipmentGraphic and signage finishing equipment