Bindery Operator - Commercial Printing Company

Bindery Technician - New Company in Chicago

A new commercial printing company in Chicago is seeking an experienced Bindery Technician to join its production team. This position requires a versatile finishing professional who can independently set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain multiple pieces of bindery equipment.

• Set up and operate multiple types of bindery and finishing equipment
• Review job tickets, samples, and production specifications before beginning each job
• Perform accurate machine setups, changeovers, and adjustments
• Monitor quality throughout production and make corrections as needed
• Troubleshoot mechanical, feeding, registration, and finishing issues
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs
• Inspect completed work for accurate folds, cuts, signatures, pagination, binding, and overall appearance
• Maintain production speeds while minimizing waste and downtime
• Record production information and communicate job status to supervisors
• Follow all company safety, quality, and housekeeping procedures
• Assist with training less-experienced bindery employees when needed

Qualified candidates must have hands-on experience with at least one type of commercial bindery or finishing equipment, such as:

• Polar, Saber, or similar programmable paper cutters
• Stahl, MBO, Baumfolder, or similar folding machines
• Muller Martini, Heidelberg, or similar saddle stitchers
• Perfect binders
• Three-knife trimmers
• Die cutters
• Punching and drilling equipment
• Shrink-wrapping and packaging equipment
• Collators, booklet makers, laminators, UV coaters, or other finishing machinery

• Minimum of three years of commercial printing, bindery, or finishing experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to independently operate multiple pieces of bindery equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read job tickets, production specifications, measurements, and folding diagrams
• Knowledge of paper stocks, grain direction, coatings, adhesives, and finishing processes
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work efficiently in a deadline-driven production environment
• Willingness to work overtime when production demands require it
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift materials used in bindery operations

• Competitive hourly compensation based on bindery experience and equipment knowledge
• Overtime opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Stable, full-time employment with an established commercial printer
• Hiring for First, Second and Third Shifts

If you are an experienced bindery professional who can set up and operate finishing equipment, we would like to speak with you. Apply today with a current résumé and a list of the bindery equipment you have operated.