Folder Gluer Machine Operator
About the job
- Three to five years of experience operating a folder/gluer machine; Bobst Series experience is a plus.
- Previous press, bindery, or finishing experience is preferred.
- Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
- Knowledge of die-cutting processes, production materials, quality methods, and color standards.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret job orders, and proficiency with measuring and hand tools.
- Excellent close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and color distinction.
- Finger and hand dexterity and ability to work quickly in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to maintain a clean, organized workspace and use pallet jacks safely.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods; lift, push, pull, or carry 25–50 pounds or more; safely move materials weighing 500–750 pounds; operate manual pallet trucks and warehouse equipment; and frequently bend, reach, and handle materials.
- Set up, make-ready, operate, and monitor folder/gluer equipment to meet customer specifications.
- Adjust equipment for different fold and glue patterns based on job specifications.
- Perform quality checks to ensure proper gluing and folding and minimize waste and rework.
- Conduct preventive and mechanical maintenance, adjustments, repairs, and cleaning as needed.
- Observe machine operations, detect and identify defects, and make necessary adjustments.
- Maintain safety, quality, maintenance, and good manufacturing practices.
- Bobst Series experience.
- Previous press, bindery, or finishing experience.
About the company
Allied Printing Services provides full-service commercial print and print-media solutions for brands nationwide across healthcare, retail, education, pharmaceutical, travel, financial, and agency-direct markets. It keeps all production in-house, handling sheetfed and web printing, digital printing, bindery and kitting, large-format printing, structural design and packaging, mailing and logistics, and related project management and data services, with online portals and print-on-demand options. With 77 years of experience and ongoing investments in people, facilities, and technology, it offers end-to-end workflow and fast turnarounds in a single-source supply chain. Its goal is to help customers execute demanding print and marketing programs with reliable quality and quick delivery.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Manchester, Connecticut
Founded
1949
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- February 2026 announced a 70,000-square-foot Manchester expansion for growing large-format demand.
- 2026 sustainability sheet highlights 1.4-megawatt solar, 0.7-megawatt fuel cell, and 100% consumables recycling.
- XL Color integration expands retail point-of-purchase, trade-show, and event-production revenue streams.
What critics are saying
- Spring 2026 expansion raises fixed costs before new equipment fills the building.
- Commercial printing and direct mail face secular volume declines; underutilization destroys margins by 2027.
- A major customer shift to digital fulfillment would strand Allied's specialized presses and campus investments.
What makes Allied Printing Services unique
- 75% on-site renewable electricity and EPA Green Power Partnership status cut customer emissions.
- XL Color adds wide-format signage, banners, and wraps to Allied's core direct-mail business.
- Manchester campus expansion and automation plans deepen scale inside one Connecticut manufacturing hub.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Referral Bonus