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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Seeking a Saddle Stitcher Operator to run/maintain 8-pocket + cover feeder Muller Martini Minuteman. Experience operating a Stitcher is a must / additional experience operating cutting/folding...

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Build your Career with an Industry Leader As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a...

We are currently looking for an experienced Letterpress Operator to run every type of operation on the Bobst press - this includes but is not limited to Steel Rule Die Cutting, Embossing and Foil Stamping...

cutting machine is maintained; solve any occurring problems in the feeding guide of the die-cutting machine Assist the die-cutting operator when and where needed Double check job order information,...

Bindery Worker 1

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 5 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 5 hours ago

This position's main purpose is to assist other operators on bindery equipment by feeding printed materials into machines or taking finished product off of machines....

Bindery Specialist (Overnight)

  • Brooklyn Park, MN
  • 13 hours ago
  • Brooklyn Park, MN
  • 13 hours ago

As a Bindery Specialist, youll work in a high quality team environment and participate in the finishing and kitting of printed marketing, promotional and training materials....

Print Production Operator

  • Edina, MN
  • 13 hours ago
  • Edina, MN
  • 13 hours ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Production Operator, Manufacturing is required to perform many functions within the center, including, but not limited to, operating a wide variety of equipment, moving boxes...

#1 Operator in Bindery - 3rd shift

  • Eagan, MN
  • 14 hours ago
  • Eagan, MN
  • 14 hours ago

We are hiring experienced #1/Lead Bindery Operators for our printing plant team in Eagan, Minnesota....

Bindery Operator III

  • Ripon, WI
  • 15 hours ago
  • Ripon, WI
  • 15 hours ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Details Job Location Ripon - Ripon, WI PositionType Hourly - Production Job Shift 1st Shift- Day Description JobSummary: As a Bindery Operator III, you will read and understand...

Gluer Operator Lead

  • Sheboygan, WI
  • 17 hours ago
  • Sheboygan, WI
  • 17 hours ago

cutting procedures - Basic mathskills - Able to work with computers/software systems - Able to lift upto 40 pounds ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: E-Mail a Rsum:......

Printing Bindery Operator

  • Tempe, AZ
  • 17 hours ago
  • Tempe, AZ
  • 17 hours ago

The ideal candidates will be quality-minded individuals who have at least 5 years bindery experience and good troubleshooting skills....

Production Technician - Bindery Operator

  • Big Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Big Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago

for an experienced Production Technician - Bindery Operator to support the printing of four daily newspapers as well as commercial web offset printing....

Bindery Machine Operator I (40 hrs./wk., 260 days)

  • Reno, NV
  • 1 day ago
  • Reno, NV
  • 1 day ago

Bindery Machine Operator I (40 hrs./wk., 260 days) Printing Services Education Support Professionals - ESP/Classified - Other Job Number......

Bindery Operator (2nd Shift)

  • Collierville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Collierville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary: Sets up and operates equipment to fold, cut and/or stitch printed product to customer specifications. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Duties/Responsibilities: Performs other...

Finishing Operator

  • Williamsville, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Williamsville, NY
  • 3 days ago

A manufacturing company in Williamsville is seeking a 2nd shift operator. Shift: 2 nd shift schedule will be 4, 10 hour shifts, M-Th 2:30-1:AM Responsibilities: Receives job assignments from Press...

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
47.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.0%
Bachelor's Degree
13.7%
Associate's Degree
12.7%
Some College
3.4%
Master's Degree
2.4%
Some High School
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

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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