Stitcher Operator
Core
Operate and adjust auxiliary binding machines, folders, cutters, and collators to produce finished printed materials like books, magazines, and catalogs.
Role type
Machine operator (bindery equipment)
Builds
Finished printed products (books, magazines, catalogs)
Domain
Printing and packaging
Required skills
Machine setup and adjustment, quality monitoring, crew direction, paper weight and condition identification, tool usage for maintenance, reading work instructions
Preferred skills
Experience with automatic adhesive binding machines, knowledge of specialized bindery tools
Technologies
Bindery machines, folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding/gluing machines
Responsibilities
Set up and adjust auxiliary binding machines, inspect equipment for safety, operate automatic adhesive binding machines, make adjustments to coordinate work stations, direct crew through production, monitor quality and output
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on operator