Bindery Machine Operator

**Bindery / Mailing Machine Operator

**

**Location:

** Waukegan, IL

**Schedule:

** Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM

**Pay:

** $18.00–$23.00+ per hour, depending on experience and mechanical skill

**Schedule Flexibility:

** Overtime and occasional Saturday work may be required during busy periods.

Requirements: Resume / Interview

**Job Summary

**

We are seeking a

**dependable, mechanically inclined individual

** to join our team as a Bindery / Mailing Machine Operator. This is a hands-on position where you will be trained to operate and maintain several types of production and mailing equipment.

**Duties and responsibilities

**

• Operate and learn multiple pieces of production, bindery, and mailing equipment.

• Set up machines according to job specifications.

• Load paper and other materials into equipment.

• Make basic machine adjustments and perform troubleshooting.

• Clear machine jams and replace or change machine parts as needed.

• Monitor equipment during production to ensure proper operation.

• Inspect finished products for quality and accuracy.

• Maintain an organized and clean work area.

• Assist with other bindery, mailing, and production duties as needed.

• Follow safety procedures and company guidelines.

**Qualifications

**

• Mechanically inclined with an interest in learning how machinery operates.

• Dependable and willing to work as part of a team.

• Comfortable working around production equipment.

• Ability to learn machine setup, adjustments, and basic troubleshooting.

• Previous experience with machinery, manufacturing, automotive, warehouse equipment, or similar equipment is a plus.

• Printing, bindery, or mailing experience is preferred but

  **not required

  **.

• Ability to lift up to

  **50 lbs.

  ** when loading materials or changing machine parts.

• Willingness to work overtime and occasional Saturdays during busy periods.

You should be proficient in:

• machine operator