For over a decade, DDP has offered commercial communications and marketing solutions by providing exceptional print products and services to businesses and professional organizations throughout the tri-state area. As a client-driven company, DDP prides itself on supplying the absolute best marketing/digital print/direct mail/fulfillment services to the NJ, NY, and US markets. Because we are positioned for rapid growth, we are currently seeking another valuable team member for the position of Bindery Operator/Cutter. Candidates must have professional values that align with our philosophy of providing only the absolute best products and services to those whom we serve.

The roles and responsibilities of the Bindery Operator/Cutter position include measuring, cutting, trimming, sorting, drilling, padding, and folding materials to produce finished print products. Because most of the work is done by machine, the Bindery Operator/Cutter must be able to set up and work with cutting, scoring/creasing, stitching, drilling, and binding machines. Attention to detail is a requirement for this position! Also, time management skills and the ability to prioritize are “musts,” as many projects may be scheduled simultaneously and be in the production stage at the same time. If a problem arises during the production process, the Bindery Operator/Cutter must be able to halt production, identify the problem, repair or reset equipment as needed, and continue the project to meet delivery deadlines.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bindery experience: 7+ years
  • Cutter experience: 5+ years
  • English communication skills: Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Detail-focused
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Authorization to work legally in the United States
  • Valid US driver’s license (preferably NJ or NYC)

QUALIFICATIONS

  • General knowledge of cutting, folding, stitching, and coil binding machines.
  • Ability to:
  • Set up an automatic cutter (Polar), perform a full range of cutting requirements, and properly maintain the machine.
  • Set up a folding machine (Baum 714), perform a full range of standard and specialized folds, and properly maintain the machine.
  • Score/crease (Count) printed materials, perform a full range of creases on different projects, and properly maintain the machine.
  • Set up a booklet maker (Horion), stitch a variety of printed pieces, and properly maintain the machine.
  • Set up a DocuPunch (Lhermitte), operate automatic punching for a variety of projects, and properly maintain the machine.
  • Ability to read and interpret written and verbal work orders or other job specifications containing bindery requirements that indicate the number and sequence of machine operations required to complete the work and to maintain dimensional accuracy in accordance with provided instructions; and the ability to independently make decisions about the type of equipment to be used.
  • Knowledge of the quality and machining requirements of various coated and uncoated types of paper stock.
  • Skill in setting up and adjusting machines for finishing operations and in refining such adjustments according to the weight, color, machinability, and quality of the paper stock being used and to prevent machining impressions on the printed materials.
  • Ability to calculate distances, clearances, and fits in combining machines.
  • Skill in using a full range of standard and specialized tools and devices to adjust and maintain the functional accuracy and operating conditions of bindery machines.
  • Enjoy working in a face-paced team environment.

Please send your resume to our HR leader at careers@ddpcsps.com. We will not consider candidates who call us or who do not provide a resume, per the instructions above. Again, please do not call us, as we will be screening resumes and speaking only with candidates who meet the position’s requirements.

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