Bindery Operator (Bookbinder)

Internal Job Title: Bookbinder
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Job Location: 975 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa ON
Work Model: On-site

Job Status: Existing Vacancy

Position Summary and Key Responsibilities

A Bindery Operator (bookbinder) is responsible for setting up and operating industrial bindery equipment to produce quality finished products and will perform the following:

• Set-up and operate bookbinding equipment related to cutting, collating, folding, stitching, and stamping.
• Adjust machinery to ensure efficient operation and quality finishing is maintained.
• Review job orders to determine production time and quantities required.
• Various other duties and responsibilities.

Mandatory Requirements

• Legally eligible to work in Canada
• Fluent in English (speak, read, write)
• Able to obtain (in a timely manner) and maintain Government of Canada Secret (Level II) security clearance
• Ability to perform physical activities associated with the position, such as standing, walking, bending, lifting/lowering up to 75lbs
• Ability to work all shift schedules including days, nights, evenings, and overtime as required
  • High likelihood that this will be a night shift position (3 nights on/4 nights off)
    • 7.5% wage premium for night shift

Candidates must have:

• 3+ years of relevant experience working in a bindery environment.

Equipment and Soft Skills

• Relevant bindery experience on machines such as:
  • Cutter
  • Saddle Stitcher
  • Perfect Binder
  • Collator
  • Hot Stamper, embossing, or debossing
• Additional experience with the following would be beneficial:
  • Foil stamping
  • Laser cutting
  • Lamination
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Well developed analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)