Do you like working with machines, fixing things, and seeing a finished product at the end of your shift? If you're mechanically minded — the kind of person who tinkers, troubleshoots, and likes understanding how equipment runs — we want to train you on ours.
We run print and bindery equipment in a clean, climate-controlled production facility. The work is hands-on and active, but it isn't the heavy, exposed-to-the-elements grind of auto repair or construction. You'll be on your feet operating precision machinery indoors, out of the heat. There's real craft to this work, and plenty to learn — it's a great fit for someone early in their career who wants to build a skilled trade and grow with a stable, established Hawaii company.
No print experience required. If you've turned a wrench, run a CNC or shop machine in a trade program, or just have a real mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn, we'll teach you the rest. We cross-train our team across equipment and processes, so you won't be stuck on one machine — and the more you can run, the further you can go here.
What You'll Do
- Set up, operate, and maintain production and bindery equipment — cutters, folders, binders, laminators, digital and large-format printers, and finishing machinery
- Perform routine machine maintenance, adjustments, and basic troubleshooting; flag bigger issues to the team
- Load and prep materials (paper stock, substrates, adhesives) and keep equipment running clean and dialed in
- Run quality checks throughout the job to keep output consistent and accurate
- Follow job tickets and production schedules to hit deadlines
- Package, label, and help ship finished work
- Keep your work area clean, organized, and safe
- Cross-train across multiple machines and processes, building toward running more of the shop over time
What We're Looking For
- Mechanical aptitude: You're comfortable around machines and enjoy the troubleshoot-and-adjust side of the work
- A learner's mindset: Curious, coachable, and eager to pick up new machines and techniques
- Reliability & professionalism: You show up, follow through, and take pride in your work
- Precision: You catch details and care about getting it right the first time
- Team-first attitude: You communicate clearly and jump in to help
- Safety first: You follow protocols, wear PPE, and speak up about hazards
- A valid driver's license and willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends
Why HONBLUE
- Learn a skilled trade with paid on-the-job training — no prior experience needed
- Clean, air-conditioned indoor production environment
- Cross-training across equipment with a clear path to advance and earn more — we promote from within
- Tools and equipment provided
- Stable, full-time work with an established local company
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
