Print Production and Bindery Assistant

Minuteman Press is seeking a Bindery Assistant. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of print production and equipment. Team member will be responsible for finishing jobs.

Responsibilities include:

• Must understand printing imposition, processes, and requirements
• Work with team to ensure quality of work, general bindery (cutting, scoring, perfing, spiral binding, folding, stapling, collating and glueing)
• Assist with the operation and maintenance of digital presses
• Contact and communicate effectively with equipment technicians and graphic artists when necessary
• Maintain inventory of supplies necessary for projects in queue
• Manage Work In Progress timelines; coordinate with team to produce and prioritize jobs and reorganize, when necessary, to meet changing deadlines
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and product generated, utilizing internal job tickets and tracking systems
• Ensure consistency of database information, file structure and archiving records
• Follow work order directions accurately to ensure customer satisfaction
• Assist with troubleshooting and provide support to the Creative department as needed
• Plan, analyze, and create visual solutions
• Maintain Minuteman Press branding standards and work with company proprietary software
• Stay up to date on changing trends in the graphic design & print industry

Preferred Experience:

· Experience in Commercial Printing Production

· Experience with Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, PhotoShop, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is a plus

· Experience operating digital printing equipment

· Experience with personalized database printing (variable data printing), postal regulations and mailing services

· Experience using Command Workstation/EFI Fiery

Qualifications:

· Excellent verbal and written communication & organizational skills

· Ability to work efficiently in a high-production, fast-paced environment

· Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as necessary

· Ability and willingness to learn new software and hardware technologies

· Excellent project and time management

· Able to accurately discern colors

· Self-disciplined

· The ability to work independently

Compensation
Wages commensurate with experience/skill level.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $18