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MBO Folder Operator

Engage Print, a commercial printing company located just south of the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area, is looking for a motivated individual to join our team. We offer a wide range of services, including offset, digital and large format printing. With over 45 years in the business, our team takes pride in providing exceptional service, quality products and excellent value to our customers.

Position Summary

Engage/NCG, Inc., a commercial printer in Northfield, MN, is seeking a full-time bindery operator with a primary focus on folding. In addition to folding on an MBO Continuous feed folder, the bindery operator is responsible for operating and maintaining A Muller Martini Saddle Stitcher and various hand bindery equipment. The operator will produce a variety of customer projects, including brochures, booklets, flyers, direct mail and more. The operator must have excellent attention to detail, as he or she is expected to maintain high quality-control standards on behalf of our customers. When not operating bindery equipment, the operator may be asked to assist in other areas. Experience in a print environment is required, and training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines such as a Muller Martini saddle stitcher, MBO folder, Polar Cutter, and other hand bindery equipment
• Operate machines that cut and trim printed materials along prescribed lines
• Read instructions to determine how a job should be run
• Repair or replace broken machinery parts
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards by placing trash in the proper receptacles and keeping work areas clear of clutter

Requirements

• Aptitude for working with complex machines
• Experience in a printing environment preferred
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Qualified Candidates Will

• Be able to follow established processes and meet quality control expectations
• Focus on continuous improvement, looking for ways to refine processes and develop new ones
• Approach each project with a can-do spirit, seeking to add value for our customers
• Take pride in their work and ownership of each project
• Work efficiently and with urgency to meet deadlines, while maintaining the highest standard of quality control
• Be eager to learn new skills and adapt to changing scenarios
• Be a self-starter, able to apply existing skills to new challenges and to identify and address potential problems
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner and treat their colleagues with respect
• Be willing to help out in other areas when needed

Job Type

Full-time

Salary

$20.00 per hour and up commensurate with experience

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Please submit your résumé and cover letter to Dan Neuger at dneuger@engageprint.com or call 507.645.4421 for more information.