Saddle Stitcher Operator — Growth & Benefits

Paylocity; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and AD&D Policies

Short and Long-Term Disability

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Paid Veteran Time Off

Legal Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance

Parental Leave

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Mittera is seeking a bindery operator to efficiently run saddle stitcher equipment and support related finishing tasks in a fast-paced print production facility. The role requires reading job tickets and layouts, setting up stitchers, and maintaining focus on quality and deadlines.

Responsibilities include training others, maintaining equipment, complying with OSHA/EPA rules, and promoting teamwork across shifts while seeking process improvements for higher productivity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1–3+ years bindery experience.
• Experience operating Mueller & Martini, Heidelberg, or Osako saddle stitchers.
• Experience with bindery machines (binder, cutter, folder, inserter, poly wrapper) is a bonus.
• Ability to meet quality expectations and productivity targets.
• Must read and understand job tickets and specs.
• Effective communication with all levels.
• Basic math and problem-solving skills.
• Organized with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer skills.
• Self-motivated and safety oriented.

Responsibilities

• Operate saddle stitcher and related equipment safely.
• Read job tickets, layouts, and artwork before starting.
• Set up and run saddle stitcher components (pockets, gatherer, stitcher heads, infeed, trimmer, mail table/head).
• Fill in for other operators as needed.
• Assist with start-ups when own line is down.
• Support material handlers during operation and downtime.
• Promote safety and seek process improvements.
• Train finishing personnel and help document procedures.
• Communicate issues to Supervisors to prioritize fixes.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance.
• Keep maintenance issue list and address.
• Ensure OSHA/EPA compliance and safety rules.
• Facilitate teamwork across crews and shifts.

Skills

Bindery experience

Read job tickets

Safety conscious

Team communication

Math and problem solving

Organized, self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mueller & Martini

Heidelberg

Osako

Binder

Cutter

Folder

Inserter

Poly wrapper

Job description

Mittera is seeking a bindery operator to efficiently run saddle stitcher equipment and support related finishing tasks in a fast-paced print production facility. The role requires reading job tickets and layouts, setting up stitchers, and maintaining focus on quality and deadlines.

Responsibilities include training others, maintaining equipment, complying with OSHA/EPA rules, and promoting teamwork across shifts while seeking process improvements for higher productivity.