Are you looking for your next career move? We are currently looking for Saddle Stitcher Operators to join the Mittera family where ideas are valued and internal mobility is promoted! The Saddle Stitcher Operator is responsible for operating saddle stitcher machines and will play an essential role in the company. This position is a leadership role and will assist in directing the work activities of the finishing team members to ensure productivity, quality and safety goals are met.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate machine effectively and safely according to standards to ensure a quality product
• Reads and understands the job ticket, layout sheet, artwork, and other specifications before beginning assigned job
• Make-ready the stacker, tiers, mail head, mail control
• Make-ready and run all aspects of the saddle stitcher (pockets, gatherer, stitcher heads, in feed, trimmer, mail table and mail head, etc.)
• Make-ready and run demographic and inkjet
• Fill in for other operators when needed
• Assist other operators with start-ups as possible when own line is down
• Support material handlers during continuous and self-supported running (including mail-sacking, skid stacking, pocket filling, cover filling, etc.) and give work direction during downtime and clean-up
• Responsible for promoting, enforcing and sustaining Safety and look for ways to improve the operation
• Responsible for the ongoing training and development of other Finishing personnel and assisting Supervisors in documenting and improving procedures and processes by offering ideas and suggestions
• Communicate with Supervisors on any problems developing to help determine the best time to correct and prioritize
• Continue learning new and improved processes to achieve increased production
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment
• Keep ongoing list of maintenance issues to be addressed 
• Ensures compliance with all applicable OSHA and EPA federal and state rules, regulations, policies and guidelines and Company safety rules
• Facilitate teamwork on crews and between shifts

Required Skills and Abilities

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) 
• 1 – 3+ years previous bindery experience
• Previous experience operating a Mueller and Martini, Heidelberg, Osako saddle stitcher preferred
• Experience on various bindery machines, such as a binder, cutter, folder, inserter, and poly wrapper is a bonus
• Ability to meet quality expectations and productivity metrics
• Must be able to read and understand a job ticket, layout sheet, artwork and other specifications
• Effective communications skills with all levels within the organization
• Ability to use basic math skills, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurements and critical thinking, to solve practical problems
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Must have the ability to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines
• Be organized and able to plan, prioritize and follow through on projects assigned with minimal supervision
• Has basic computer skills 
• Must be self-motivated, reliable, and quality, safety oriented

Physical Requirements

• Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling, and bending
• Pushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Requires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity, and coordination
• Requires near visual acuity
• Requires working around and operating departmental equipment
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility
• Requires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances

Mittera is a leading-edge company that provides commercial and digital printing, finishing, graphic design, data analytics, direct mail processing, and fulfillment services. Mittera's full-service approach connects data-driven revelations, bar-raising creative, and expertly printed materials to give our customers' brand recognition it deserves. Competitive compensation and robust benefits plans are offered. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Policies
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off 
• Paid Volunteer Time Off

Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 

Visit us today at mittera.com or stop by and fill out an application at Mittera location near you!