Posted 3 months ago
Bindery Operator
@ Cober Printing Limited
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Cober Printing Limited is hiring a full-time permanent Bindery Operator reporting to the Digital Print Operations Manager. The role assembles and finishes photobooks across multiple machines, with required cross-training in several stations and reasonable overtime when customer demands require it.
Responsibilities:
- Operate bindery machines such as the Case Maker, cutters and PUR binders
- Perform routine inspection and maintenance on machinery
- Inspect final products for damage or quality issues
- Cross-train in multiple photobook stations
- Instruct temporary employees on best practices
Requirements summary:
- Secondary school diploma or equivalent
- Print experience considered an asset
- Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills
- Written and verbal fluency in English
- Ability to stand, walk and lift up to 50 lbs
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-24
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Cober Printing Limited
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Full company description
As a proven leader in the industry, Cober has strong strategic partnerships with our clients. We deliver effective content through print, digital, interactive and integrated services that focus on strategy and metrics. The core of our business has been founded professionally in the print industry for over 100 years. During this time, we have grown adept in our ability to produce high quality award winning content and materials that are now recognized as essential parts of our clients businesses. As an industry leader in marketing, print and technology innovation, we specialize in creating and delivering effective brand marketing and communication services for reputable brands across Canada and the United States. In recent years, experience, in-depth knowledge and relationships with clients brands, led us to expand our service base. Through growth, acquisition and training, Cober has now become an integral strategic partner with a vast array of consulting and support services. Let us help you engage your audience and effectively connect you with your customers.
- LinkedIn followers
- 2,996
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 158
- Reported office locations
- Head Office (Kitchener), 1351 Strasburg Road, Kitchener, Ontario N2R 1H2, CA
- 84 Saunders Rd, Barrie, Ontario L4N 9A8, CA
- 47 Aero Dr NE, Unit 17, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8Z9, CA
- Business categories
- Consulting
- Marketing
- Digital Media
- Printing
- Other recorded names
- Cober Printing Limited
- Cober Solutions
- Specialties
- Marketing Materials
- Catalogs
- Magazines
- Direct Mail
- Target Market Campaigns
- Annual Reports
- Stationary
- PURL Programs
- Maps
- POP Displays
- Banners
- Warehousing
- Kitting & Fulfillment
- Web Development
- Creative Design Services
- and Integrated Marketing
- Design & Print
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
As a proven leader in the industry, Cober has strong strategic partnerships with our clients. We deliver effective content through print, digital, interactive and integrated services that focus on strategy and metrics. The core of our business has been founded professionally in the print industry for over 100 years. During this time, we have grown adept in our ability to produce high quality award winning content…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Printing Services |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Kitchener, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1916 |
| Specialties | Marketing MaterialsCatalogsMagazinesDirect MailTarget Market CampaignsAnnual ReportsStationaryPURL ProgramsMapsPOP Displays |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 9 |
| View page |
Interested in learning about the world of print? We are looking for someone who has a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and enjoys a stimulating and fast-paced environment. We offer training onsite with opportunities for growth in a culturally inclusive atmosphere. Cober is a family-owned business operating for over 110 years and has expanded to two locations in Ontario and 1 in Alberta with more than 300 employees. We are one of Canada's largest commercial printers and ship over 2 million orders a month! We are proud of our technical innovations and are constantly investing in our manufacturing capabilities.
Job Summary:
The Bindery Operator, reporting to the Digital Print Operations Manager, works with a variety of machines and equipment to assemble and finish photobooks. This position is required to cross-train in multiple stations to become proficient in several steps in the book making process. The Bindery Operator involves a high level of collaboration to ensure the quality and timely completion of the final product. This position is a full-time permanent position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate a variety of machines and equipment, such as the Case Maker, Cutters, Laminators, the Layflat machine, PUR Binders, and the Smasher.
- Perform routine inspection and routine maintenance on machinery and equipment.
- Conduct all work in a way that utilizes the correct process and materials to produce high-quality results.
- Work collaboratively across the department to ensure quality and timing standards are consistently being met.
- Engage in the cross-training program to gain proficiency in all stations [JB1.1]within the Photobooks department.
- Inspect the final product for any damage or quality issues.
- Clean and maintain a safe and tidy working environment.
- Instruct temporary employees on best practices for multiple tasks when necessary.
- Complete additional tasks as required.
- Comply with all occupational health and safety requirements.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Secondary School Diploma or equivalent and previous experience in a print role is considered an asset.
- Written and verbal fluency in English
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and duties simultaneously Reliability and dependability.
- Keen attention to detail
- Ability to work with others while maintaining a positive attitude
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate and train complex processes.
- Flexibility in scheduling is considered an asset.
- Ability to work reasonable overtime hours when required to meet customer demands.
- A moderate amount of physical effort will be required to perform the duties of the job. In a typical day, the incumbent will be expected to stand and walk for up to 7 hours or more, perform repetitive tasks, and lift, carry, and stack up to 50lbs regularly.
If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you, please apply today!
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