Bindery Apprentice

Elanders USA•Acworth, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bindery Apprentice operates offline and auxiliary binding/finishing/packaging equipment, set up and adjusts machine and equipment for production runs. This role will learn the cleaning, maintenance and operation of the machine to ensure its optimum operation. May troubleshoot issues and submit requests for maintenance as needed. Performance Objectives: accurate job runs, high performance, safe work practices, minimal downtime, efficient and professional communication.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or higher degree
3-5 years of experience in Bindery/Finishing
3-5 years of experience in Folding
Attention to detail is a must
Sufficient computer knowledge
Sufficient verbal and written communication skills
Ability to sit/walk/stand for up to 10 hours per day
Knowledge of basic math, counting and estimating
Ability to read and understand job specifications
Ability to intermittently squat, bend, stoop, push or pull
Respectful
Professional
Dependable
Active listener
Knows when to ask for help

Nice To Haves

Optimistic
Forward-thinker
Desire to improve/grow
Self-confident
Team player

Responsibilities

Operates offline and auxiliary binding/finishing/packaging equipment.
Sets up and adjusts machine and equipment for production runs.
Learns the cleaning, maintenance and operation of the machine to ensure its optimum operation.
Troubleshoots issues and submits requests for maintenance as needed.
Ensures that folding equipment is optimized and operating within required standards in terms of process controls, planned maintenance schedules, make ready and running standards.
Reads and interprets information from the bindery paperwork/job jacket.
Achieves competency and meets standards in regards to make-ready and run times as established by the company.
Communicates with Bindery Manager on validity of standards and expectations from the project plan.
Aids in the development and use of Quality Controls and Process Controls as required by Manager.
Produces work following Quality Controls and Process Controls, to produce high quality work in the allotted time frames.
Responsibly and accurately records productivity & performance for evaluation against expectations of the plan.
Coaches, trains, and directs any General Workers, Apprentice Bindery employees, and temporary labor in executing tasks when they are assisting on the folding equipment.
Operates other bindery equipment when necessary to maintain the flexibility of the bindery department.
Recommends equipment repairs, parts and supplies as needed.
Coordinates pass-off of information between adjacent shifts, with the goal of minimizing downtime and increasing productivity through information sharing.
Informs Leads or Bindery Manager of any immediate concerns related to the successful operation of the department.
Contributes/attends regular production / project specific meetings when required.
Participates in specific continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensures that their work area and the rest of the bindery remain clean and tidy.
Complies with all safety and health policies, procedures and practices; actively supports safety improvement initiatives; uses materials and equipment in an appropriate and safe manner; carries out all tasks in a manner so as to not create a hazard to oneself or others.
Supports organizational goals and values.
Performs other duties as required.