Bookbinder / Print Finisher

Momento is Australia's first and finest on-demand photo book company. Located near Green Square Station in inner Sydney NSW, we are an Australian family-owned company that produces the finest award winning photo books, photo albums, presentation boxes and stationery. We're 100% home grown, we hand-craft everything in Sydney, and we're looking for someone to join our bindery team. Existing skills beneficial, but training will be provided where required.

We are looking for:

• A motivated person with a demonstrated interest in a career in the book printing and binding industry
• A willingness to learn diverse aspects of the print and finishing process, both machinery based and hand-crafted
• Good attention to detail and an appreciation for high quality work
• Mechanically minded and enjoy hands-on work
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Basic computer skills

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

BINDING

- Hand + machine book binding, including operating stitching, gluing and casing-in machines, book presses and more
- Prepare, collate + sew pages for binding
- Case-making for cloth, printed and leather covers
- Deboss foil stamping
- Case-in, press + finish books + albums
- Line + cover presentation boxes
- Quality assurance of bound products

OTHER GENERAL DUTIES

- Guillotine materials and prints
- Scoring and folding prints
- Quality checking of printed pages
- Wiro binding and finishing
- Manage orders in admin MIS system
- Packing and dispatch
- Receive inbound deliveries 

Except at peak times, the job is for weekdays only, 8.30am - 4.45pm

This position is open to people of all ages.  You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply.  You will need to be available for a trial shift.

To apply, please write a letter explaining if you have any experience, skills or interests which you believe demonstrate your suitability for this role.  In your letter, please outline your highest level of education.   Apply by clicking the Seek Apply button.  Attach your letter to your application.