Stitcher Operator

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Manchester, CT
Entry level
Professional Services
The Role
The Stitcher Operator at Allied Printing Services operates the Muller Saddle Stitcher machine, ensuring the binding and finishing of booklets. Responsibilities include performing maintenance, making machine adjustments, and inspecting completed work while following job specifications. A background in printing and basic math skills are preferred.
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Allied Printing Services is a full-service commercial and financial printer that has been in operation since 1949 and are a print-media solutions provider in Manchester, CT. We have robust sheetfed, web, digital press capabilities, the largest bindery/finishing area in New England, mailing, fulfillment, kitting, Print-on-Demand and variable data capabilities. Should you meet the minimum requirements and want to succeed in a fast paced and growing family-run company, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Job Summary:

The Muller Stitcher Operator performs manual and machine operations related to operating the saddle stitcher machine.

Duties/Responsibilities: 

  • Perform, complete, troubleshoot, and maintenance Muller Saddle Stitcher machine.
  • Small machine experience is required. Printing background preferred. 
  • Binds sheets of paper or signatures into complete saddle stitched and trimmed booklets by operating an automated bindery finishing machine
  • Loads pockets in proper order, makes necessary adjustments to stitcher, trimmer and punch. Inspects finished work during production and makes modification as needed.
  • Reads and understands the job ticket, layout sheet, artwork and other specifications before beginning the assigned job

Required Skills/Abilities: 

  • Basic mathematic skills.
  • Must have flexibility to learn and use new technology. 
  • Good verbal and written comprehension to understand job orders and follow detailed instructions.
  • Able to give and follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Mechanical aptitude and trouble-shooting skills. 
  • Maintain a clean, organized workspace.
  • Manufacturing background preferred. 
  • Ability to work quickly in a fast-paced environment

Education and Experience:

  • High School Graduate or equivalent.
  • 6 months - 1 year experience 
  • Allied Training: 6-12 months

Physical Requirements: Standing-80%, Walking-20%, Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling 60lbs. Lifting 25-60 lbs. consistently. 

Job Type: Full Time 
Shift Available & Schedule:  2nd shift (4:00pm-12:00am), 3rd (12:00am-8:00am) 

Why should you work at Allied Printing Services? 
Allied Printing Services will give their employees the opportunity for upper mobility! We encourage a culture of diversity where people feel free to ask questions and express their opinions and want to support, nurture and inspire each other. 

Great Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 401(k), 401(k) match, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Holiday, 2nd (12%) & 3rd (15%) shift differentials, Paid Weekly, Growth Opportunities, Employee Referral Bonus, Work-Life Balance, Great Company Culture.
Allied Printing Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, military or veterans' status or any other legally protected status or basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Allied Printing Services prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on these protected categories. If you need an accommodation to apply, please let us know.

The Company
Manchester, Connecticut
211 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1949

What We Do

Allied is a full-service commercial and financial printer. In our 66th year of operation, we are a print-media solutions provider. Our state of the art single-point-of-manufacturing facility is located in Manchester, CT. We have robust sheetfed, web, and digital press capabilities. Our bindery/finishing area is the largest in all of New England. Our mailing, fulfillment, kitting, Print-On-Demand, and variable data capabilities give us a unique value-proposition and make us an excellent resource for our customers.

The Allied Advantage is the special combination of the enormous capacity and versatility of a large printing company, paired with the friendly customer service and short chain of command of a smaller print facility. We are adaptable to our clients needs and responsive to the changes in our dynamic graphic arts industry. We are structured for seamless communication, optimized workflow, flexible scheduling, fast turnarounds, and accountability. We build relationships with all of our customers and have earned their trust many times over by adding value for their complete marketing needs. Our versatility has given us a competitive advantage by serving as a one-stop-shop for our customers, with consistent high quality standards throughout all departments. We have been a cutting edge technological leader for over 6 decades, with constant reinvestment in our people, facilities, and equipment. Become part of the Allied family and grow with us for generations to come.

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