Finishing Machine Operator Jobs in Illinois

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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Punch Press Machine Operator

  • Palatine, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Palatine, IL
  • 4 days ago

Punch Press Machine Operator Job Description We are a leading provider of low-volume, highly engineered machined components, stampings, and assemblies. With over 70 years of experience, we...

Bindery Operator 2 / Sheeter Operator

  • Saint Charles, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Saint Charles, IL
  • 13 days ago

requirements of their documented process as defined in the ISO Quality Manual Other duties as requested Qualifications Ability to read and interpret written work orders or other job specifications containing bindery...

Punch Press Machine Operator (MP#334757)

  • Bellwood, IL
  • 23 days ago
  • Bellwood, IL
  • 23 days ago

Machine Operators Needed - Immediate Start (MP33468) Melrose Park, IL 60160 Posted: 03/31/2025 Employment Type: Temp to Hire Industry: Manufacturing Job Number: 334678 Pay Rate: 19.00 JOB...

Folder Gluer Operator III $2,000.00 Sign On Bonus

  • Saint Charles, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Saint Charles, IL
  • 60+ days ago

equipment such as folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding/gluing machines Ability to read and interpret written work which indicates the number and sequence of machine operations required...

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Bindery Operator 2

  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • 90+ days ago

auxiliary binding machines containing several cutting heads, control surfaces or other attachments (i.e. inkjet and mailing devices, case making & decorating equipment, folders, cutters, collators, stitchers...

Finishing Operator

  • Elk Grove Village, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL
  • 90+ days ago

If you are a GPI employee, please click the Employee Login before applying. At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that...

Demographic Data for Illinois

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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 in Illinois

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

Highest Education Level

Finishing Machine Operators in Illinois offer the following education background
High School or GED
47.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.0%
Bachelor's Degree
13.9%
Associate's Degree
12.6%
Some College
3.4%
Master's Degree
2.4%
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 in Illinois
2-4 years
41.2%
Less than 1 year
27.1%
1-2 years
16.0%
None
15.8%


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