Print Finishing Equipment Operator

About the role

Amsive is a leader in high-volume print and mail manufacturing with over 40 years of experience. Our success depends on people who are dependable, performance-focused, and take pride in meeting production goals. Production is completed in-house using modern high-speed print and mail manufacturing equipment. Our facilities are clean, well-lit, and temperature controlled. At Amsive, results matter. We offer career opportunities in print and mail production, with medical, dental, vision insurance and a competitive 401K.

What we are looking for

As a Finishing Department Operator, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining post-press equipment to ensure printed materials are completed accurately, efficiently, and according to client specifications. You play a critical role in delivering high-quality finished products ready for distribution or mailing.

What you will be doing

• Operating and setting up Tecnau & Hunkeler finishing lines and traditional cutters and folders in bindery
• Enter data into ERP system to monitor overall performance, efficiency, and quality
• Perform equipment start-up, shut-down and preventive maintenance
• Sample and monitor product quality and make modifications as needed
• Troubleshoot finishing line performance and quality problems, correcting and stabilizing performance as they occur
• Replenish materials ongoing as materials are depleted
• Other related duties as assigned by management

Who you are

• Print & Mail Production Background
• Familiarity with print workflows, mail piece formats (letters, flats, postcards), and USPS postal regulations
• Machine Operation Experience setting up and running high-speed finishing equipment (inserters, folders, cutters, stackers, unwinders, stitchers, binders)
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Ability to troubleshoot jams, misfeeds, or alignment issues. Operators often adjust rollers, knives, perforators, or sensors on the fly
• Quality Control Checking for print defects, alignment, correct collation, and address readability. Operators must ensure mail pieces meet postal automation standards
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to document regular activities and e-mail correspondence
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Physical Demands

• Stand and walk for up to 12 hours, with frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
• Perform repetitive motions in a fast-paced production environment

Work Environment

Position operates in a regulated manufacturing print/mail production facility

Security Clearance

This position may require government security clearance for certain projects.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.