{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a7126ce5a5254d72047e151d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a7126ce5a5254d72047e151d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a7126ce5a5254d72047e151d","title":"Stitcher Operator","description":"Bindery Stitcher Operator\nPrimary responsibility consists of operating a machine that binds signatures together with wire. Sets machine for collating correct pagination and 3-side trimming. Starts machine and positions materials appropriately. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within this field. Understanding of below Stitching lines, a big plus:\n- Muller Martini Fox 321 (6 packets) – from min to max size books\n- Harris Saddlebinder II (2 packets) - from min to max size books\n- Horizon HTS-30 (3-knife-trimmer) - from min to max size books\nPosition reports to the Bindery and/or Lettershop Manager and/or Shift Supervisor.\nGeneral Duties and Responsibilities:\nRead, understand, and follow work order instructions and pre-established guidelines to determine set up specifications and perform the functions of the job.\nSetup of stitcher according to height, width, and thickness.\nGather and collate multiple pages and/or signatures for in-feed.\nEnsure quick and timely set up of bindery equipment.\nOperate and adjust caliper thickness station.\nOperate and adjust stitching heads and clincher units.\nOperate and adjust pocket feeders for each individual station.\nOperate and adjust the three-knife trimmer.\nOperate and adjust the bindery delivery section.\nOperates and observes machines to detect malfunctions throughout the production run.\nEnter production data into a computer-based Monarch Date System\nFollow and comply with all company Quality Control procedures and policies to ensure acceptable work.\nAbility to select, inspect, compare and confirm customer samples.\nResponsible for training and instructing assigned Bindery Associates during job set up through to completion on a case-by-case basis.\nAs a team member always assist others when needed or requested.\nMay be cross trained in other areas of the plant and perform other duties as assigned.\nMust be able to work well with others and function with limited supervision.\nDemonstrate safe work habits in a manufacturing environment.\nJob requirements:\nHigh school diploma or GED (preferred)\n3-4 years of related work experience preferred.\nReading, comprehending, and communicating work order instructions verbal & written.\nMust have essential math skills and read a ruler to 32nds and metric (mm).\nAbility to lift 50+ pounds routinely and operate control pallet jacks and non-powered material handling equipment (hand-trucks, carts, etc.) required.\nAbility to stand for extended periods of time and move between production devices to load and unload required.\nBending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting repetitively for extended periods of time.\nMust be available to work paid overtime as needed.\nCapable of working in various types of weather and non-climate-controlled environments.\nJob Types: Full-time, Part-time\nPay: From $19.00 per hour\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nSchedule:\n8 hour shift\nDay shift\nOvertime\nEducation:\nHigh school or equivalent (Preferred)\nExperience:\nstitcher set up: 3 years (Required)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Printingarts","rawCompany":"printingarts","city":"Broadview","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T14:25:42.892Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-5113.00","title":"Print Binding and Finishing Workers","slug":"print-binding-and-finishing-workers"},{"code":"51-6031.00","title":"Sewing Machine Operators","slug":"sewing-machine-operators"},{"code":"51-9196.00","title":"Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders","slug":"paper-goods-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders"}],"industries":[{"code":"323117","title":"Books Printing","slug":"books-printing"},{"code":"323111","title":"Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)","slug":"commercial-printing-except-screen-and-books"},{"code":"323120","title":"Support Activities for Printing","slug":"support-activities-for-printing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Stitcher Operator","description":"Bindery Stitcher Operator\nPrimary responsibility consists of operating a machine that binds signatures together with wire. 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