Stitcher Operator

TSG - The Sheridan Group, a DC-based strategic communications and public affairs firm, seeks a Stitcher Operator to support our in-house production needs. In this on-site role, you will set up, operate, and maintain stitcher and related finishing equipment to produce high-quality print and advocacy materials that support client campaigns. You'll read and interpret job tickets, manage paper and materials, perform quality checks, and troubleshoot minor mechanical issues.

Working in a collaborative, high-performance culture, you will coordinate closely with account and production teams to meet tight deadlines while upholding safety and quality standards. This role offers hands-on experience in a mission-driven environment at the intersection of policy, politics, and media.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor stitcher equipment for print and collateral projects
• Interpret job tickets and verify materials, counts, and specifications
• Inspect output for accuracy, alignment, and overall print quality
• Perform routine maintenance, adjustments, and minor troubleshooting on equipment
• Follow all safety, quality, and production standards and procedures
• Coordinate with production and account teams to meet deadlines and priorities
• Track job progress and document production counts and issues
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe production area

Required Skills

• print finishing equipment operationstitcher setup and operationbindery production workflowsquality control inspectionbasic mechanical troubleshootingjob ticket interpretationpaper handling and finishingsafety and OSHA complianceproduction recordkeepingcollaboration with production teams