The Finish Machine Operator II is responsible for setting up and operating cutting, folding, finishing and production machinery according to specifications, monitoring machine performance, and performing routine maintenance. The role requires attention to detail to ensure jobs are completed accurately and on schedule while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Machine operation: Set up, operate, and monitor machines for trimming, folding, and other bindery / finishing of printed materials.
• Quality control: Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality specifications.
• Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and adjustments to keep the machinery in proper working order.
• Material handling: Supply raw materials to the machines as needed.
• Packaging: Package finished materials for delivery to customers or vendors.
• Shipping: Prepare completed orders for shipment using shipping software.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve minor machine issues to prevent downtime.
• Production and workflow: Interpret work orders, manage production schedules, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Communication: Coordinate with a team, including customer service, prepress and production staff to meet customer demands.
• Documentation: Track time and completion of tasks using software tracking tools.
• Safety: Follow all safety guidelines and protocols to ensure a safe work environment.
• Physical Requirements: This role will routinely be moving around the facility and will occasionally need to move boxes and raw materials weighing up to 70 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation, including the use of assistive devices.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Setup and operation of digital presses: Load paper and supplies, program the digital press and inline finishing according to job specifications and monitor the machine throughout the printing process.
• Setup color profiles and maintain a media catalog.
• Quality control: Compare printed products to proofs, inspect samples for accuracy, and adjust the press to maintain consistent color and print quality.
• Maintenance and troubleshooting: Perform routine maintenance, such as cleaning equipment, removing paper jams, and troubleshooting and clearing basic errors to minimize downtime.
• File and color management: Manipulate digital print files to ensure correct registration and calibrate press color settings to meet client requirements.

• Must have experience in setting up and operating small format bindery equipment (cutters, folders, trimmers & slitters).
• Preferred experience setting up and operating digital presses.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.