Bindery and Finishing Operator
Burr Ridge, IL
Full Time
Mid Level
Join Sepire
Sepire is a marketing services and communications distribution company specializing in complex, compliance-driven solutions. We provide secure, multi-channel communications services—including contact management, printing, mailing, fulfillment, and electronic delivery—supported by advanced automation and a highly technology-focused production environment.We are looking for an experienced Bindery and Finishing Operator who takes pride in producing high-quality work, understands the importance of accuracy, and enjoys working with modern production equipment in a collaborative environment.
What You’ll Do
As a Bindery and Finishing Operator, you will operate and maintain cutting, folding, saddle-stitching, MBO folding and gluing, cylinder die-cutting, plow-folding, and near-line web-roll finishing equipment. You will help ensure every job is completed accurately, efficiently, and to the quality standards expected by Sepire and our clients.Key Responsibilities
- Operate, set up, monitor, and maintain cutting, folding, saddle-stitching, MBO folding and gluing lines, cylinder die cutters, plow folders, and near-line web-roll finishing equipment.
- Handle both cut-sheet and roll-fed paper stocks safely and efficiently.
- Perform routine machine maintenance and troubleshoot bindery and finishing equipment issues to support uptime and productivity.
- Collaborate with Prepress, Print, Mail, Client Services, and Operations on imposition requirements, workflows, scheduling, and job completion.
- Follow job tickets, written work instructions, operating procedures, and quality standards.
- Perform production quality checks, sampling, and verification steps to ensure consistent output.
- Complete record and sequence verification for variable-data and compliance-driven jobs.
- Safely operate material-handling equipment to move paper, finished goods, and production materials in and out of the department.
- Cross-train on other post-print production equipment and support other departments when needed.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Work overtime as business needs require.
- Perform all duties in compliance with company policies and regulatory standards, including HIPAA, SOC 2, and OSHA requirements.
What We’re Looking For
- Two or more years of experience operating bindery and/or finishing equipment.
- Experience with cutters, folders, saddle stitchers, MBO folding and gluing lines, cylinder die cutters, plow folders, or near-line web-roll finishing equipment strongly preferred.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot production equipment.
- Working knowledge of press imposition and post-print workflows.
- Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality.
- Comfortable using computers and production software in a technology-driven environment.
- Ability to follow established processes, manage priorities, and meet production deadlines.
- Team-oriented with strong communication skills and a willingness to help where needed.
- Flexibility to work overtime based on production demand.
Why Join Sepire?
At Sepire, you’ll work in a secure, fast-paced production environment that values quality, technology, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We invest in cross-training and give employees opportunities to build broader production skills and grow within the organization.Benefits and Perks
- Competitive pay
- Shift differential, where applicable
- Health insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Birthday PTO
- 401(k)
- Cross-training and advancement opportunities
- Convenient Burr Ridge location with easy interstate access
Build Your Career with Sepire
If you are an experienced bindery or finishing professional looking for a stable, full-time opportunity with a growing, technology-focused company, we would like to hear from you. Apply today to join the Sepire team.This employer participates in E-Verify. Click here for more information.
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