Bindery Operator (Apprentice) - Calgary

CBN Commercial Solutions (CBNCS) provides powerful customized solutions for every B2C and B2B marketing challenge with marketing know-how, direct mail capabilities, digital marketing integration, and full service high-quality offset and digital printing services.

CBNCS is a division of Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN), a global 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.

CBNCS/CBN's Corporate Philosophy and 7 Core Principles shape and guide our corporate behaviours and underpin the sense of community you will experience at CBNCS. 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: Bindery Operator (Apprentice)

Job Location: Calgary, AB

Work Type: Permanent, Full-time

Work Model: On-site

Work Environment: Union

Work Hours: Shift (35 hrs/week) – Monday to Friday, 06:00 to 13:00

Job Status: Existing Vacancy

Position Summary

As Bindery Operator Apprentice, you will be responsible for learning to set up, operate, and maintain a variety of bindery equipment—including cutters, folders, stitchers, and perfect binders—to ensure materials are accurately assembled, trimmed, and bound according to specifications.

A fully fledged Bindery Operator performs all those duties and monitors production quality, performs routine mechanical adjustments, troubleshoots equipment issues, and upholds established safety and quality standards. This role requires strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

Core Responsibilities

Set Up, Adjust & Calibrate Bindery Equipment

• Interpret job orders, specifications, and blueprints.
• Adjust knives, rollers, clamps, guides, and feeders for the correct size and thickness.
• Prepare machinery for folding, stitching, trimming, or gluing operations.

Operate Bindery Equipment

• Perform cutting, folding, stitching and binding with the following equipment:
  • Heidelberg cylinder/letterpress equipment
  • Polar guillotine cutters
  • MBO/Stahl folders
  • Muller Martini stitching equipment

Quality Control

• Inspect for misaligned folds, crooked cuts, missing pages, glue issues
• Ensure products meet design and durability standards
• Make adjustments on the fly to keep production consistent

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Clean, lubricate, and maintain machines
• Replace worn parts such as cutting blades
• Perform minor repairs and troubleshoot feeding or alignment issues

Minimum Qualifications

• Legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Fluent in English (read, write, speak).
• Able to obtain and maintain Government of Canada Secret level security clearance.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Able to stand/walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Able to bend, crouch, reach.
• Able to lift/carry up to 60 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with automated or semi-automated manufacturing equipment
• Any experience with bindery equipment is strong asset

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our organization is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and LGBTQ2+ individuals.

We are dedicated to removing barriers and fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects society and we are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected] so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

AI Use in Recruitment Statement

As part of our commitment to transparency and fairness in hiring, we disclose that artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used at certain stages of our recruitment process. These tools assist in tasks such as resume screening, candidate matching, and interview scheduling. All AI-assisted decisions are subject to human oversight to ensure fairness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws.

We are committed to the responsible, transparent, and accountable use of AI, in alignment with Ontario’s Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence Directive and the requirements under the Working for Workers Four Act. This includes taking steps to mitigate bias, protect candidate privacy, and ensure that AI does not unfairly influence hiring outcomes.

If you have questions or concerns about how AI is used in our hiring process, please contact us at [email protected] .