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Join the team behind the diplomas and certificates received by students and graduates around the world.\nWhy Join Paradigm?\nConsistent, full-time weekday schedule\nHands-on training and opportunities to learn new skills\nOpportunities for growth and advancement\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees\nRetirement plan with company matching for eligible employees\nPaid sick leave, annual leave, and holidays for eligible employees\nStable work with an established Virginia Beach company\nSupportive, team-oriented manufacturing environment\nWork that helps recognize the accomplishments of students and graduates around the world\nWhat You’ll Do\nSafely set up, operate, monitor, and shut down one or more production machines that could include print presses, HMI-controlled robotic binding equipment, industrial bookbinding machines, and/or document fulfillment machines.\nLoad, prepare, and verify materials, stock, supplies, and work orders before production begins.\nMonitor each production run for accuracy, consistency, and product quality.\nIdentify machine or production issues and assist with troubleshooting and minor repairs.\nPerform routine cleaning and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.\nInvestigate production discrepancies and work with team members to resolve issues quickly.\nAccurately record material usage, completed production quantities, and other required information.\nMaintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.\nSupport other production activities as needed to help the department meet daily goals.\nWhat Will Help You Succeed\nStrong mechanical aptitude and an interest in learning how industrial machinery works.\nGood problem-solving skills and the ability to recognize when something is not operating correctly.\nStrong attention to detail and pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.\nDependability and consistent, timely attendance.\nAbility to follow written instructions, production procedures, and safety requirements.\nAbility to stay focused while performing repetitive or detail-oriented work.\nAbility to work independently while also contributing to a team.\nWillingness to learn new machines, processes, and internal systems.\nAbility to organize work, manage multiple priorities, and meet established production goals.\nQualifications\nHigh school diploma or GED equivalent.\nManufacturing, machine operation, bindery, presswork, production, maintenance, or quality assurance experience is preferred but not required.\nForklift certification is helpful but not required.\nReliable transportation to and from our Virginia Beach facility.\nWe encourage candidates to apply even if they do not have experience with every type of equipment listed. Candidates with transferable mechanical, production, warehouse, automotive, construction, or equipment-operation experience may also be a strong fit.\nPhysical Requirements\nThis is an active manufacturing position. Team members must be able to:\nStand and work at production equipment for extended periods.\nRegularly push, pull, lift, and carry materials or work in progress weighing approximately 35-50 pounds.\nFrequently walk, bend, reach, kneel, and move throughout production and storage areas.\nSafely use carts, step stools, and rolling ladders when accessing materials.\nPerform precise hand movements requiring hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and fine motor control.\nMaintain sufficient visual focus, with or without corrective lenses, to inspect materials and completed products.\nWork safely in an open manufacturing and warehouse environment.\nReasonable accommodations may be available to qualified individuals with disabilities.\nCompensation and Benefits\nParadigm offers:\n$18.00 - $22.00 / hour starting range depending on applicable experience.\nOpportunities to learn additional equipment and advance within the department\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance, subject to applicable eligibility requirements\nRetirement plan with company matching, subject to applicable eligibility requirements\nPaid sick leave and annual leave, subject to applicable eligibility requirements\nPaid holidays, subject to applicable eligibility requirements\nAbout Paradigm\nFor more than 35 years, Paradigm has been redefining how academic institutions issue and protect credentials.\nColleges, universities, and other educational institutions trust Paradigm for exceptional quality, security, service, and innovation. Our manufacturing teams play an important role in that mission by producing diploma covers that protect and present credentials representing years of hard work and achievement.\nToday, Paradigm serves nearly 1,000 institutions worldwide. We combine advanced technology with skilled craftsmanship to deliver products that graduates and institutions are proud to receive.\nJoin Our Team\nWe are looking for dependable, motivated individuals who take pride in their work, enjoy learning, and want to contribute to a supportive manufacturing team.\nWhether you have previous machine-operation experience or strong mechanical abilities you would like to develop, we encourage you to apply.\nMultiple positions are currently available. 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