What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bindery Operator position at Minuteman Press Uptown?
Position Overview
Minuteman Press Uptown is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Bindery Production Associate to join our production team. This position is responsible for completing the finishing and bindery work required to turn printed materials into accurate, high-quality finished products.
The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter who can manage multiple priorities, follow detailed work instructions, maintain quality standards, and complete projects within established production deadlines. This position will also assist other production departments as needed.
Primary Responsibilities
- Review work orders and printed materials to confirm that the product matches the job specifications.
- Read and interpret job instructions to determine the appropriate finishing process and equipment.
- Set up and operate bindery and finishing equipment.
- Cut, fold, staple, bind, drill, shrink-wrap, assemble, package, and prepare printed products.
- Learn and operate equipment including, but not limited to:
- Guillotine paper cutters
- Duplo finishing equipment
- Perfect binders
- Coil and comb binders
- Folding equipment
- Paper drills
- Booklet makers
- Shrink-wrapping equipment
- Hand-stapling and other finishing tools
- Use a ruler and other measuring tools to accurately measure and record job specifications.
- Produce a finished bindery sample and obtain a second-person quality approval before completing the full production run.
- Monitor jobs throughout production to identify quality or equipment issues.
- Perform final quality-control inspections to verify that completed products match the work order.
- Count, package, label, and prepare completed orders for shipment or customer pickup.
- Move completed jobs to the appropriate shipping or staging area.
- Update job progress and department information in the company’s production management system.
- Keep equipment and work areas clean, safe, and organized.
- Assist the digital printing, wide-format, shipping, and other production departments when needed.
- Follow all company safety procedures, quality standards, and production processes.
About Minuteman Press Uptown
Minuteman Press Uptown is a local, union commercial printing company serving businesses, nonprofits, political organizations, community groups, and individual customers. We are committed to quality service, reliable production, and creating employment opportunities within our community.
Minuteman Press Uptown is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from a wide range of professional and personal backgrounds.
Pay: $18.36 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work 9am - 6pm, Mon-Fri?
- Are you comfortable with the posted pay range of $18.36-$19.00/hr?
- Do you have experience in the printing industry? If so, please explain.
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Paid Holidays, Employee Discounts, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $18 - $19