Bindery Operator (Bookbinder)

Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is a leader and trusted provider of secure document and adjacent enterprise-level system solutions across the following domains: border security, civil identity, driver licence/identification and vehicle information, excise control, currency, lotteries and charitable gaming.

Our Corporate Philosophy and 7 Core Principles shape and guide our corporate behaviours and underpin the sense of community you will experience at CBN. We seek long-term relationships with our employees and offer a competitive compensation package that includes health, medical and life insurance benefits and a defined contribution pension plan with company matching.

Internal Job Title: Bookbinder

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Job Location: 975 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa ON

Work Model: On-site

Job Status : Existing Vacancy

Position Summary and Key Responsibilities

A Bindery Operator (bookbinder) is responsible for setting up and operating industrial bindery equipment to produce quality finished products and will perform the following:

Equipment and Soft Skills

- Relevant bindery experience on machines such as:
- Cutter
- Saddle Stitcher
- Perfect Binder
- Collator
- Hot Stamper, embossing, or debossing
- Additional experience with the following would be beneficial:
- Foil stamping
- Laser cutting
- Lamination
- Excellent mechanical aptitude
- Well developed analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Responsibilities

Set-up and operate bookbinding equipment related to cutting, collating, folding, stitching, and stamping.; Adjust machinery to ensure efficient operation and quality finishing is maintained.; Review job orders to determine production time and quantities required.; Various other duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

Legally eligible to work in Canada; Fluent in English (speak, read, write); Able to obtain (in a timely manner) and maintain Government of Canada Secret (Level II) security clearance; Ability to perform physical activities associated with the position, such as standing, walking, bending, lifting/lowering up to 75lbs; Ability to work all shift schedules including days, nights, evenings, and overtime as required; High likelihood that this will be a night shift position (3 nights on/4 nights off); 7.5% wage premium for night shift; 3+ years of relevant experience working in a bindery environment.