Stitcher Operator - 3rd Shift, Growth & Benefits

Allied Printing Services, Inc.; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Paid Weekly

Growth Opportunities

Employee Referral Bonus

Work-Life Balance

Great Company Culture

Job summary

Allied Printing Services, Inc. is seeking a skilled Stitcher Operator to join our busy bindery team in Manchester, CT.

You’ll set up, operate, and monitor saddle stitcher machines, load pockets, adjust stitcher heads, and help ensure product quality across booklets. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in bindery or printing, with Allied training 6–12 months and experience with Muller stitchers or similar equipment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of related experience in bindery or printing operations.
• Allied training: 6–12 months.
• Experience operating Muller stitchers or similar bindery finishing equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor the saddle stitcher machine to bind printed materials into complete booklets.
• Load pockets in the correct order, make adjustments to stitcher heads, trimmers, and punch as needed.
• Inspect finished work during production runs to ensure accuracy and quality standards are met.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on the stitcher machine - including lubrication, repairs, changing knives, and replacing belts.
• Troubleshoot machine issues to minimize downtime and maximize production efficiency.
• Maintain accurate production documentation and ensure work aligns with job specifications.

Skills

Stitcher operation

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Muller stitchers

Job description

Allied Printing Services, Inc. is seeking a skilled Stitcher Operator to join our busy bindery team in Manchester, CT.

You’ll set up, operate, and monitor saddle stitcher machines, load pockets, adjust stitcher heads, and help ensure product quality across booklets. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in bindery or printing, with Allied training 6–12 months and experience with Muller stitchers or similar equipment.