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Inserting Setup Mechanic

SG360
Wheeling, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/17/2026

Description

sg360 partners with Fortune 1000 brands to pursue unmatched direct marketing performance. We leave no stone unturned in our efforts to drive smarter targeting, stronger messaging and improved ROI. Everything we do - audience analytics, strategic planning, creative development, production and distribution - we do in the pursuit of performance.


When you join us, you gain access to a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, holiday pay, health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, an education assistance program, short- and long-term disability, wellness resources, identity theft protection, and a 401k with employer match. Be part of a legacy of excellence and growth with sg360!


The Inserting Setup Mechanic is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining inserting equipment to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality production. This position performs routine machine setups, including feeders, counters, glue systems, and basic inserting jobs, while troubleshooting jams and responding to quality and production concerns. The Inserting Setup Mechanic works closely with team members, supervisors, and maintenance to minimize downtime, maintain equipment performance, and ensure production requirements are met. This role also helps maintain a clean and safe work environment and supports team members in understanding and performing their production line responsibilities.


Responsibilities

  • Start/stop the machine (normal stop and estop)
  • Safely remove a jam from equipment without risk or injury or damage to the equipment
  • Safely power up/down the equipment
  • Identify glue required, and keep the glue tanks properly filled
  • Effectively communicate requirements with other team members on the attacher, supervision, and maintenance
  • Ensures all required documentation is completed on the production line for all team members and turned in to the supervisor
  • Responds to QC alerts and concerns with the required measures to satisfy the situation by requesting the right assistance (supervision, setup, or mechanical technician, etc)
  • Alerts supervisor to any condition where excessive downtime is being experienced
  • Leads initiative to keep the area clean and safe throughout the shift
  • Knowledge of all positions on a production line to assist in other's understanding their roles and performing them
  • Performs routine setup tasks: setup various feeders; setup/operate product counters; glue systems, able to setup basic inserting jobs
  • Setup and maintain Bell and Howell Producer inserters, W&D (burrs) inserters, Lake Imaging Vision System, Domino K600i UV Inkjet System
  • Setup glue (hot melt) in lines, elongated dots, and dots per job ticket
  • Ability to walk/stand for entire work shift
  • Other duties as assigned



Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Mechanical aptitude and basic computer skills required
  • Ability to read and follow job tickets, complete required production documentation, and communicate effectively with team members, supervision, and maintenance required.
  • Prior experience in inserting, bindery, mailing, printing, production, or a related manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Experience setting up, operating, troubleshooting, or maintaining inserting equipment, feeders, glue systems, product counters, vision systems, or inkjet systems preferred.
  • MSD high speed inserter, FlowMaster and CMC inserting equipment preferred.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically capable of working long hours, standing, and/or walking repeatedly throughout the shift.


sg360 does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. This policy applies to all applicants, including those whose employment authorization may expire in the future and would require sponsorship to remain employed.


sg360 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. sg360 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.


sg360 will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the hiring process, in accordance with applicable laws. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please contact the location to which you are applying and ask to speak with the Human Resources representative.

 

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