Finishing Machine Operator Jobs

A Finishing Machine Operator in the printing industry plays a pivotal role in the final production stage of prints. This includes operating and maintaining machinery that cuts, folds, and binds printed materials into finished books, pamphlets, catalogs, and other products. They are responsible for adjusting machine settings for various types of paper and sizes, inspecting finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications, and troubleshooting machine malfunctions. Finishing Machine Operators may also have duties such as loading and unloading materials onto the machines, performing minor repairs, and keeping their work area clean and safe.

The role often requires a high school diploma or equivalent, along with some vocational training or job-related course work. They need to have experience with related machinery, good manual dexterity, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately. Certifications from a technical school or trade association can be beneficial. Prior experience in roles such as a Press Operator, Print Machine Operator or a Prepress Technician can be advantageous for someone aiming to become a Finishing Machine Operator. These roles provide knowledge and hands-on experience with printing processes, materials, and machinery, preparing an individual for the more specialized responsibilities of a Finishing Machine Operator.

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Folder Operator- Part- time

  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • 7 hours ago
  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • 7 hours ago

Job Posting WE ARE LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ENERGETIC, MOTIVATED, EAGER TO LEARN, GROW AND DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, WHILE DISPLAYING A TEAM AND GROWTHMIND SET TO JOIN OUR GROWING PRINTING...

Press Machine Operator

  • Exton, PA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Exton, PA
  • 11 hours ago

The Journal Register in Exton, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, is seeking a Press Operator to join the team! This position is scheduled Friday night through Tuesday night 6pm-2am (+/-). **What...

Bindery Operator Printing Shop

  • San Jose, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 18 hours ago

looking for full time or part time bindery operator to run folders and stitchers etc. if person is mechanically inclined we may be able to teach....

Print Production Operator - Oshkosh, WI

  • Oshkosh, WI
  • 23 hours ago
  • Oshkosh, WI
  • 23 hours ago

About Xerox Holdings Corporation For more than 100 years, Xerox has continually redefined the workplace experience. Harnessing our leadership position in office and production print technology,...

Belmark is seeking an individual to join our team at our Web-to-Print Pressure Sensitive plant in De Pere, WI. You may be wondering - what do we do here at Belmark? Well, we create many of the...

Bindery Machine Operator, 2nd shift (57553)

  • Eau Claire, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Eau Claire, WI
  • 1 day ago

known as Documation LLC) has been producing quality printed solutions in the Chippewa Valley for the past thirty years, serving a nationwide client base specializing in print automation, sophisticated binding...

Print Shop Operator

  • Manor, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Manor, TX
  • 1 day ago

Print Shop Operator Job ID 130962 Job Type Contract Industry Manufacturing Location Manor, Texas, United States Talascend is currently seeking a Print Shop Operator for a contract opportunity with...

Now Hiring - Bindery And Machine Operators

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 1 day ago

+$3.00/hr. shift premium 3rd Shift: 10:30 PM - 6:30 AM (Sun-Thurs) > +$5.00/hr. shift premium [ Occasional overtime available (up to 4 hours/day) ] What You'll Do Set up and operate bindery equipment...

Machine Insertion & Bindery Specialist

  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 day ago

MACHINE INSERTION AND BINDERY SPECIALIST JOB DESCRIPTIONPosition Overview:This dual-role position combines responsibilities in both Machine Insertion and Bindery operations....

Bindery Operator

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Experience with bindery equipment: cutters and folders is a plus but not required....

Hardware Press Machine Operator

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

Our client, a premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner, is seeking a Hardware Press Machine Operator to join their team. As a Hardware Press Machine Operator, you will be part of the...

Offset Press and Bindery Operator

  • Manchester, NH
  • 2 days ago
  • Manchester, NH
  • 2 days ago

Offset Press and Bindery Operator Job Details Job Location Spectrum Monthly LLC - MANCHESTER, NH Position Type Full Time Job Shift Second Shift Description Job Summary: The Offset Press Operator is...

Finishing Operator

  • Sandy, UT
  • 2 days ago
  • Sandy, UT
  • 2 days ago

Finishing Operator Resource Label Group, Inc - 3.0 Sandy, UT Job Details Full-time Estimated: $34.6K - $38.6K a year 7 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental...

Bindery Associate

  • McMurray, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • McMurray, PA
  • 2 days ago

Associate - for commercial printing business....

(SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT) Operation of Bindery equipment. Technical practices. Use of measuring instruments. Ability to interpret Instructions, Specification, etc....

Finishing Machine Operator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Machining Processes: Finishing Processes and CNC Machine
The first part of this course will teach you about surface finish and how the CNC machine is programmed to meet the exact dimensions demanded by the operator. This leads on to the programming of a...
Machine Learning
Learn about machine learning, the area of artificial intelligence (AI) that is concerned with computational artifacts that modify and improve performance through experience. Machine learning is a...
Basics of Machine Learning
"Basics of Machine Learning" introduces participants to the fundamental concepts and tools of machine learning, including probability density estimation, linear regression, classification...

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Salary for Finishing Machine Operator Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHirePrinting research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Finishing Machine Operators offer the following education background
High School or GED
47.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.1%
Bachelor's Degree
14.1%
Associate's Degree
12.6%
Some College
3.4%
Master's Degree
2.3%
Some High School
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Finishing Machine Operators
2-4 years
41.2%
Less than 1 year
27.1%
1-2 years
16.0%
None
15.8%


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