Assistant Binder Operator
About The Position
This role involves assisting with the setup, operation, and maintenance of the Perfect Binder to meet quality and production goals. The Assistant Binder Operator will inspect books for quality, handle paperwork, assist with feeding pockets, support make-readies on ancillary equipment, and follow all safety procedures. This position requires understanding job tickets and documentation, interacting with the Lead Binder Operator, and meeting or exceeding goals for make-readies, speeds, waste, and efficiencies. The role also includes performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when maintenance is needed.
Requirements
- Must be dependable, reliable, and responsible in fulfilling obligations
- Must be able to troubleshoot when machine malfunction
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- Must work well with others
- Must be flexible and open to change when needed
- Must have the ability to follow instructions
- Must be proven self-starter to complete projects/work orders
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Must be willing to work overtime as needed
- The ability to work 12-hour shifts
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 2-year bindery experience
- Basic small packaging knowledge
Responsibilities
- Assist with the setup of the binder according to the job specification
- Assist with the maintenance of the Perfect Binder
- Inspect books for the quality throughout the binding process
- Assist with the complete process related to paperwork and forms
- Assist pocket feeders with feeding pockets when necessary
- Assist with make readies (m/r) on all ancillary equipment
- Follow all safety procedures and protocol
- Read and understand the job tickets, workers, order, and all other documentation that pertains to each job
- Interact with Lead Binder Operator to facilitate daily schedules
- Understands and carries out customer’s quality requirements
- Able to meet or exceed expected goals on make-readies, speeds, waste, and efficiencies, etc.
- Operate all tools pertaining to equipment, wrenches, gauges and tape measures, etc.
- Assist with the routine maintenance on equipment and determining when what maintenance is needed
- Other duties as assigned by management
Benefits
- Competitive pay with night shift premium
- Steady 12-hour schedules
- Overtime potential
- Medical (PPO & HSA)
- Dental
- Vision
- Company-paid life and disability
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Free/low-cost telemedicine
- Confidential mental health resources
- Paid training
- Cross-training across electrical/mechanical systems, pneumatics/hydraulics, and exposure to PLCs
- Advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
