Job Opportunity: Folder & Cutter Operator at District Creative Printing
District Creative Printing in Upper Marlboro, MD is expanding and has an immediate opening for a FULL TIME Folder & Cutter Operator. Minimum of 2 years previous operator experience is a must.
District Creative Printing is a premier provider of commercial printing solutions in Maryland, DC and Northern VA. DCP has over 50 years of growth and stability with a long standing reputation for quality, innovation, and high standard for excellence among our clients, partners, and industry leaders. We look for employees who share our commitment and dedication.
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Position Details
Role: Folder / Cutter Operator
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM (flexible) Weekends available.
Pay: $23–$30 / hour + overtime opportunities
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package
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Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for skilled and detail-oriented professionals who can contribute to our team.
Requirements:
Previous experience operating folder gluers
Background in bindery, print finishing, or packaging is highly valued
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Check the job ticket for proper make ready instructions and set up the Folder accordingly.
- Compare the printed copy to the proof to ensure all corrections have been completed. Compare the initial bound books to the prior sample or proof.
- Check job ticket and prepare for proper packaging instructions (shrink-wrap, band, tape etc).
Prior to running, bring a handful of books along with the job ticket and proof for approval by the Production Team Leader. - Sign off on job ticket with quantity and initial on back of ticket in the appropriate area for each stage of the job completed.
- Perform all routine maintenance to keep equipment running as indicated by the manufacturer’s manual.
- Troubleshoot any machine failures and complete necessary repairs.
- Complete a parts requisition form for any parts needed and repair if possible.
- Responsible for accuracy of work completed, when assistants are used in job production.
- Clean work area at end of shift in readiness for the next shift.
- Assist in any other bindery functions as needed and directed.
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Why Join Us?
Work in a small, close-knit team environment
Competitive pay with overtime opportunities
Solid benefits package to support your personal and professional growth
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Qualifications
Accurately read a ruler
General math skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying & dividing)
Read the job ticket
Ability to perform repetitive movement include lifting, bending & stooping
We offer a great work environment, competitive wages, medical, vision, dental and 401k. You can apply by emailing [email protected].