Thysse (tie • see) is a third-generation, family-owned commercial printer and brand experience provider. Our state-of-the-art facility is located in Oregon, WI, 15 minutes south of Madison. Team Thysse is composed of over 100 individuals who help deliver exceptional service and project outcomes to some of the most valuable brands in the nation. Our culture seeks solutions, not blame; welcomes open, thoughtful communication; embraces innovation; and values the critical role each member of Team Thysse plays in delivering truly exceptional client results.

As a brand experience provider, we believe the story a brand tells is as important as the materials it's printed on. Grounded in innovative thought, exceptional design, and the physical production of ideas, we get to work on the 'fun stuff' our partners use to promote their brands. From printed campaigns to branded spaces—and everything in between – Thysse is where you go with your brand.

We're always on the lookout for problem-solvers, creators, and collaborators who genuinely care about each other as much as the work we do. We believe the best partnerships are built on trust. We don't shy away from a good challenge and we're passionate about delivering the best possible outcomes for our clients. We work hard but don't mind having a little fun along the way. And at the end of the day, we're proud to say we did it together. 

Thysse is seeking a quality minded machine operator who is willing to learn a new trade and become a Bindery Operator Trainee. If you are someone who loves to learn and work with your hands, we have a great opportunity for you. We expect our team to continuously develop and augment their skills to the benefit of themselves, our customers and our company.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for operating bindery equipment to execute customer projects with excellence. They will also be responsible for assisting with custom-finishing operations where needed.

2nd shift: Monday – Thursday, 3pm – 1am

2nd shift differential: 15% shift differential

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up and run Bindery equipment to produce quality results.
• Complete work in a timely manner as defined by production schedules.
• Understand requirements and ensure finished work effectively drives down stream processes.
• Accountability for the quality of worked produced.
• Recognize errors quickly and ensure completed work meets our quality standards.
• Assist with hand-finishing projects as needed.
• The duties and responsibilities described are not an all-inclusive list and tasks may change or new ones may be assigned at any time.

Education/Experience:

• High school or GED preferred.
• 1+ years of Bindery and Graphics Arts experience in the print industry a plus.
• Trainee: Mechanically included and operated machines/equipment before.
• Additional years of education and experience may be substituted for each other, as determined by Human Resources.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Possess manual dexterity and is mechanically inclined with ability to trouble shoot.
• Strong, efficient work ethic that can thrive in a high stress, fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Follow through with responsibilities while following safety rules, processes and best practices.
• Proven organizational skills with ability to manage deadlines, prioritize workload and make adjustment to meet business needs
• Ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions.
• Possesses basic arithmetic skills and ability to read a ruler.
• Possesses basic computer/data entry skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently.
• Ability to work overtime and weekend work as necessary.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Constantly: Stand, walk, and use hand coordination, lift up to 25 lbs.
• Frequently: Twist/bend, stoop, climb stairs/ladders, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, grasp firmly, talk/hear, see/close vision/potential color vision, reach forward, lift 25-49 lbs.
• Occasionally: lift 50+ lbs.