Bindery Associate and/or Pressman Wanted - Los Angeles

Award-winning, family-owned press and bindery seeks production associate. Ideal candidate must have previous experience in a printing company. Individuals with bindery, Kluge, and/or Heidelberg windmill experience are encouraged to apply.

Duties & responsibilities include:

— Operating various equipment including; PUR Binder, Guillotine Cutter, Edge-Gluer, Drill Press, Heidelberg Windmill Letterpress, Kluge Foil Stamping Press, Shrink-wrapper, Sewing Machine, Scoring Machine, Kensol Hot Foil Press, and Pot Devin

— Bookbinding; hardcover and softcover

— Timely packing and shipping of finished goods

— Generating of mockups, samples, die lines, etc.

— Maintaining and being aware of the WIP list (including due dates), prioritizing jobs, and working with front of house staff on deadlines, production details, etc., managing expectations for due dates

— Troubleshooting and low-key maintenance of equipment

— Large shipments & messenger services; non-Fed Ex shipments, coordinating with CSR or vendor

Skills and Abilities Required:

Must possess solid mechanical comprehension and ability. Thorough knowledge of bindery tasks and equipment. Knowledge of the print process. Ability to set up, operate, and maintain all equipment in the bindery at the optimal level.

To apply:

— Email resume, three professional references, and salary requirements to email address listed with the subject line “Bindery/Print Associate 2019” to [email protected]

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