Bindery Operator (Cutter, Folder, Die Cutter, Stitcher)

Location: West Bend, Wisconsin, United States. Full-time, onsite role on the 3rd shift, Monday–Thursday, 7:00 PM–5:00 AM.

Compensation: $21.00–$26.26 per hour, plus a $2 per hour 3rd-shift differential.

Company

hirify.global provides marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions for customers worldwide.

What you will do

• Set up, adjust, and operate auxiliary and automatic bindery machines, including cutters, folders, collators, stitchers, drills, binders, and gluing equipment.
• Operate multifunctional finishing systems that process printed sheets into books, catalogs, manuals, directories, magazines, and other completed products.
• Adjust and coordinate multiple machine stations, including adhesive binding processes such as milling, roughening, gluing, covering, and stacking.
• Inspect equipment for safety issues and maintain operating accuracy.
• Direct the production crew through all manufacturing activities.
• Monitor product quality, output, and productivity.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret work orders and bindery specifications.
• Ability to calculate distances, clearances, and fits when combining machines.
• Experience using standard and specialized tools to adjust and maintain bindery equipment.
• Knowledge of automatic binders, collators, folding units, cutters, and combined finishing systems.
• Knowledge of setup procedures, operating requirements, capabilities, and limitations of bindery machines.
• Knowledge of coated and uncoated paper stocks and the ability to adjust machines for paper weight, color, machinability, and quality.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off, disability insurance, life insurance, and supplemental insurance options.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition assistance, maternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer or partner discounts.
• Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check and drug screen.