Saddle Stitcher Operator

Description

Are you an experienced Saddle Stitcher Operator who takes pride in running a smooth, efficient finishing operation? At Mittera Wisconsin, you’ll take ownership of your equipment, lead a small crew on your machine, and play a key role in keeping production moving through our finishing department. If you’re a hands-on operator who enjoys leading a team, solving problems on the fly, and taking pride in well-run production, this is a great opportunity to make your next move! We are currently seeking a Saddle Stitcher Operator to join our team on 2nd shift.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate machine effectively and safely according to standards to ensure a quality product
• Reads and understands job tickets, layout sheets, artwork, and other specifications before beginning assigned job
• Make-ready and run all aspects of the saddle stitcher (pockets, gatherer, stitcher heads, in feed, trimmer, mail table and mail head, etc.)
• Make-ready and run demographic and inkjet
• Fill in for other operators when needed
• Assist other operators with start-ups as possible when own line is down
• Support material handlers during continuous and self-supported running (including mail-sacking, skid stacking, pocket filling, cover filling, etc.) and give work direction during downtime and clean-up
• Responsible for promoting, enforcing and sustaining Safety and look for ways to improve the operation
• Responsible for the ongoing training and development of other Finishing personnel and assisting Supervisors in documenting and improving procedures and processes by offering ideas and suggestions
• Communicate with Supervisors on any problems developing to help determine the best time to correct and prioritize
• Continue learning new and improved processes to achieve increased production
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment
• Keep ongoing list of maintenance issues to be addressed 
• Ensures compliance with all applicable OSHA and EPA federal and state rules, regulations, policies and guidelines and Company safety rules
• Facilitate teamwork on crews and between shifts

Requirements

• Previous Saddle Stitcher Operator experience required
• Previous experience operating a Müller Martini, Heidelberg, Osako saddle stitcher preferred
• Experience on various bindery machines, such as a binder, cutter, folder, stitcher, and poly wrapper is a bonus

Physical Requirements

• Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling and bending
• Pushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Requires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity and coordination.
• Requires near visual acuity.
• Requires working around and operating departmental equipment.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility.
• Requires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances.

Mittera is a leading-edge company that provides commercial and digital printing, finishing, graphic design, data analytics, direct mail processing, and fulfillment services. Mittera’s full-service approach connects data-driven revelations, bar-raising creative, and expertly printed materials to give our customers’ brand recognition it deserves. Competitive compensation and robust benefits plans are offered. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and AD&D Policies
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Paid Veteran Time Off
• Legal Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Advancement Opportunities

Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older.