Digital Print & Bindery Operator

Digital Print & Bindery Operator

JOB-10047321

Anticipated Start Date

September 01, 2026

Location

Hershey, PA

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client is a world-renowned healthcare system in Central Pennsylvania, committed to improving health through exceptional patient care, groundbreaking research, education, and community outreach. With over 100 locations, they offer abundant opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative and innovative environment. Their dedicated team strives for excellence and makes a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the community.

Job Summary

We are looking for individuals to join our client’s team as Digital Print & Bindery Operator. You will be responsible for providing labor resources for the operation of high speed monochrome digital reproduction (copier) equipment and bindery equipment. Responsible for assisting customers, and handling and maintaining related paperwork.

Job Description

• Sets up, adjusts and operates monochrome copiers.
• Assembles material for delivery. ? Operates PC desktop computer(s) to receive and print customer files to output devices and check electronic files to ensure that the output is what the customer expects.
• Scans hard copy to digital files, archives digital files as needed, and modifies digital files if necessary for future printing.
• Analyzes, processes and follows up reproduction requests by determining methods best suited to produce desired documents.
• Performs image-editing functions such as archiving digital files, determining and send files to correct printers.
• Perform graphic functions such as rotation, signature conversion, crop, determine proper page placement with specific instructions to collate with printer and collate end product.
• Checks make-ready work for accuracy and attractiveness of layout.
• Bring any questionable work to the attention of management before completing. Proofs printed copy and consult with customer prior to running job in the event of and discrepancies related to the job.
• Inform customers of copyright laws (to the best of your knowledge) and policies concerning reproduction of pre-printed materials.  
• Sets up, adjusts and operates all finishing/bindery equipment to include, but not limited to, drill, folder, collator/stitcher/folder, paper cutter, shrink wrapper, spiral binder, laminator, padding equipment.
• Performs basic maintenance on all equipment as required and within standards set by department and within guidelines of any service agreements. Maintains service logs as required by policy and procedure.
• Produces high quality work within an established production schedule. Organizes work in such manner so that highest production is always maintained
• Knowledge of paper stocks related to their printing, folding and binding characteristics.
• Fill out all necessary paperwork pertaining to job to provide accurate data collection.
• Before starting job and at all stages during work, ensures that the material adheres to customers’ requirements as well as Printing Services standards.
• Determines priority for completion of requested jobs and schedules, accordingly, keeping in mind any post-press work that may need done regarding due date.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work process, and work cooperatively and jointly with team members and customers to provide quality seamless customer service and support.
• Maintains security and secrecy of all confidential material and information handled by Printing Services.
• Receives, verifies and stores supplies from delivery trucks.
• Prepares printing materials for shipment and delivery. Fills out required paperwork for shipment. Records and reports copier meters.
• Inventories stock and supplies provide list of materials needed to management for review and ordering.

Skills Required

• 2+ years’ experience in an in-plant or commercial printing/copier/finishing environment required.
• 3 years prior experience in a printing environment preferred, especially in the digital reproduction area.
• Must have knowledge of printing process.
• Must have thorough knowledge of digital copiers and computers and prior printing or copier experience.
• Prepress and post-press abilities also preferred.
• Must be able to interpret written instructions, have basic clerical skills and good communication skills.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 70 pounds and be able to stand most of the workday.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment test on basic math skills, especially reading rulers and converting them to decimals.

Education/Training/Certifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Pay rate

• $20 per hour

HirePower Personnel, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law