Premier Print Group has opportunities for you to begin a career as a Bindery Machine Operator in the Commercial Printing Industry

Premier Print Group has immediate bindery department opportunities for quality-conscious, mechanically inclined individuals at their Champaign, Illinois facility. Join our exceptional team of professionals working year-round on state-of-the-art equipment. Our facilities are comfortable —clean, well-organized, and climate controlled. www.thepremierprintgroup.com

Earn competitive wages for working on the job while learning a valuable highly skilled trade. Applicants are divided into 2 categories.

Individuals with less than two years of experience (including none) in a commercial printing environment: Starting pay is $16.00 per hour

Individuals with at least two years of experience in a commercial printing environment: Starting pay is $20.00 per hour

Pay rates increase as skill level advances.

For those who don’t know…

Bindery/finishing processes start after press sheets are printed in one or multiple colors on large offset presses. For point of reference, these press sheets can be as large as 28” x 40” which is greater than 8 times larger than a sheet of 8.5” x 11” copy paper. These printed sheets range from thin, like pages of a magazine, to thick like postcards, and much heavier.

Something has to happen to all printed press sheets after they leave the press room and enter the bindery. Bindery operators utilize a variety of precision machines that they are responsible for setting up. They maintain high-quality standards during runs, long and short, and are responsible for the maintenance of their machines.

Briefly, the following are just a few of the activities within our bindery/finishing department at Premier Print Group:

Cutter Operators cut paper before, during, and after various stages of production. This could include trimming the edges of 500 large posters or millions of postcards.

Folder Operators fold everything from small brochures and mailers up to 32-page signatures that ultimately become pages of booklets and books.

Saddle Stitcher Operators gather signatures (folded pages of booklets), staple them on their spine, and trim 3 edges.

Perfect Binder Operators produce what are commonly called paperback or softcover books. Pages are gathered, a wraparound cover is glued on at the spine, and the book is then trimmed on 3 sides.

Letterpress Operators die cut, score, and perforate paper

Drill Operators “punch” paper or booklets, often with 3 holes for insertion into 3-ring binders.

Shrink Wrap Operators run machines that apply clear plastic wrapping to 1 or multiple printed products within a package.

Job Qualification criteria:

· High School diploma or GED equivalent (Required)

· Possesses excellent mechanical aptitude

· Is reliable and possesses a good work ethic

· Possesses skills to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment

· Is an energetic self-starter who is driven to personal success

· Possesses high personal standards and a positive attitude

· Possesses excellent communication skills

· Pays close attention to details and able to follow directions

· Possesses basic knowledge of mathematics and measurements

· Can stand for extended periods and can lift/carry material up to 50 pounds

· Possesses basic familiarity with computers

· Is respectful and practices the golden rule

Bindery Operator Responsibilities:

· Reviews job tickets and understands any special instructions

· Strives to be a problem solver and endeavors to provide solutions for challenges

· Participates within a close-knit, energetic team as a key contributor

· Maintains extreme attention to detail and high-quality control

· Meets deadlines working independently and cooperatively as part of a team

· Maintains good housekeeping and observes and promotes safety standards

Benefit package includes:

· 401(k) matching

· Health insurance

· Paid personal time

· Paid vacations

· Paid holidays

· Flexible spending account

· Dental insurance

· Disability insurance

· Life insurance

· Vision insurance

Premier Print Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Work Location: In person