This is a Mueller Martini Saddle Stitch Operator direct-hire opening in Branchburg, NJ.
Position snapshot:
Pay: $28–$32/hour + benefits
Employment: Direct hire
Equipment: Mueller Martini high-speed saddle stitchers
Work: Setup, make-ready, operation, troubleshooting, quality control, and maintenance
Ideal candidate: Experienced saddle stitcher/operator with commercial bindery experience and strong mechanical aptitude
What the employer is really looking for
The strongest candidates will have hands-on experience with:
Mueller Martini saddle stitcher setup and operation
Gathering, folding, stitching, and trimming
Stitcher-head and pocket/folder adjustments
Cover feeder and knife/trimmer setup
Registration, pagination, and booklet-size verification
Diagnosing mechanical or quality issues during production
Reading job tickets and production specifications
Maintaining consistent quality at production speeds
If you're job hunting, this looks like a solid opportunity for an experienced bindery operator, particularly someone who can independently perform complete make-readies rather than only run an already-set machine.
