Join Sepire Sepire is a marketing services and communications distribution company specializing in complex, compliance-driven solutions. We provide secure, multi-channel communications services—including contact management, printing, mailing, fulfillment, and electronic delivery—supported by advanced automation and a highly technology-focused production environment. We are looking for an experienced Bindery and Finishing Operator who takes pride in producing high-quality work, understands the importance of accuracy, and enjoys working with modern production equipment in a collaborative environment. What You’ll Do As a Bindery and Finishing Operator, you will operate and maintain cutting, folding, saddle-stitching, MBO folding and gluing, cylinder die-cutting, plow-folding, and near-line web-roll finishing equipment. You will help ensure every job is completed accurately, efficiently, and to the quality standards expected by Sepire and our clients. Key Responsibilities • Operate, set up, monitor, and maintain cutting, folding, saddle-stitching, MBO folding and gluing lines, cylinder die cutters, plow folders, and near-line web-roll finishing equipment. • Handle both cut-sheet and roll-fed paper stocks safely and efficiently. • Perform routine machine maintenance and troubleshoot bindery and finishing equipment issues to support uptime and productivity. • Collaborate with Prepress, Print, Mail, Client Services, and Operations on imposition requirements, workflows, scheduling, and job completion. • Follow job tickets, written work instructions, operating procedures, and quality standards. • Perform production quality checks, sampling, and verification steps to ensure consistent output. • Complete record and sequence verification for variable-data and compliance-driven jobs. • Safely operate material-handling equipment to move paper, finished goods, and production materials in and out of the department. • Cross-train on other post-print production equipment and support other departments when needed. • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area. • Work overtime as business needs require. • Perform all duties in compliance with company policies and regulatory standards, including HIPAA, SOC 2, and OSHA requirements. What We’re Looking For • Two or more years of experience operating bindery and/or finishing equipment. • Experience with cutters, folders, saddle stitchers, MBO folding and gluing lines, cylinder die cutters, plow folders, or near-line web-roll finishing equipment strongly preferred. • Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot production equipment. • Working knowledge of press imposition and post-print workflows. • Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality. • Comfortable using computers and production software in a technology-driven environment. • Ability to follow established processes, manage priorities, and meet production deadlines. • Team-oriented with strong communication skills and a willingness to help where needed. • Flexibility to work overtime based on production demand. Why Join Sepire? At Sepire, you’ll work in a secure, fast-paced production environment that values quality, technology, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We invest in cross-training and give employees opportunities to build broader production skills and grow within the organization. Benefits and Perks • Competitive pay • Shift differential, where applicable • Health insurance • Paid vacation • Paid holidays • Birthday PTO • 401(k) • Cross-training and advancement opportunities • Convenient Burr Ridge location with easy interstate access Build Your Career with Sepire If you are an experienced bindery or finishing professional looking for a stable, full-time opportunity with a growing, technology-focused company, we would like to hear from you. Apply today to join the Sepire team. This employer participates in E-Verify. Click here for more information.