Print Finishing & Mailing Equipment Operator

just in time staffingWaukegan, ILJunior L3

$18.00–$23.00+ per hour

Print Binding and Finishing Workers Printing Press Operators Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)Support Activities for Printing Other Business Service Centers (including Copy Shops)

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Job Description: Print Finishing & Mailing Equipment Operator

Location: Waukegan, IL

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM

Pay: $18.00–$23.00+ per hour, based on experience and mechanical aptitude

Schedule Flexibility: Overtime and occasional Saturday shifts may be needed during peak periods

Requirements: Resume / Interview A day in the life At 7:30 AM, you step onto the production floor and review the day’s job tickets. After setting up a bindery line, you load paper stock, dial in machine settings, and run test pieces to confirm accuracy. When a minor jam occurs, you clear it safely, swap a worn part, and fine‑tune the machine. Throughout the day you rotate across equipment—finishing systems, bindery stations, and mailing machinery—checking output quality, keeping the area organized, and teaming up with coworkers to hit deadlines. By 4:00 PM, you’ve completed multiple jobs to exact specifications, leaving the line clean and ready for tomorrow.

What you will do:

Operate and learn a variety of production, bindery, and mailing machines.
Configure equipment to match job specifications and run parameters.
Load paper and related materials into the appropriate stations.
Perform basic adjustments, troubleshoot minor issues, and optimize performance.
Clear jams and replace or change machine parts when necessary.
Continuously monitor machines during runs to ensure proper operation.
Inspect finished pieces for quality, accuracy, and consistency.
Keep your workstation orderly and clean.
Pitch in with additional bindery, mailing, and production tasks as needed.
Follow safety procedures and all company guidelines.
What you bring
Mechanical aptitude and curiosity about how machines work—hands-on learners welcome.
Reliable, team-oriented approach and comfort working around production equipment.
Ability to learn machine setup, adjustments, and basic troubleshooting.
Background with machinery, manufacturing, automotive, warehouse equipment, or similar is a plus.
Printing, bindery, or mailing experience is preferred but not required—training provided.
Capability to lift up to 50 lbs. for material loading and part changes.
Willingness to work overtime and occasional Saturdays during busy times.
You should be proficient in: machine operator

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Waukegan, IL

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Industry

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)

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