Bindery - Folder, Cutter Operator

Visions Inc•Brooklyn Park, MN

10d•$24 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

This is a skilled manufacturing position where the Bindery Folder/Cutter Operator plays an important role in transforming printed sheets into professionally finished products ready for customers. The role involves operating, setting up, adjusting, troubleshooting, and maintaining commercial bindery equipment, including programmable guillotine cutters and folding equipment. The operator will work with various stocks, specifications, folds, trims, bleeds, and finishing requirements, reading job tickets, setting up equipment, measuring, adjusting, inspecting, troubleshooting, and improving processes. The company is seeking someone who understands the machine and the product, and takes pride in producing it correctly, rather than just pushing buttons.

Requirements

At least 1 year of commercial bindery experience operating a cutter, folder, or similar finishing equipment.
Working knowledge of commercial cutting and folding processes.
Understanding of saddle stitching, perfect binding, and related bindery operations.
Mechanical aptitude and an ability to troubleshoot equipment and production issues.
Ability to read and understand job tickets, measurements, production specifications, and written instructions.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
Dependability and willingness to take ownership of your work.
Ability to work effectively as part of a manufacturing team.
Lift at least 40 pounds repeatedly.
Stand and work around production equipment for extended periods.
Perform repetitive production tasks.
Demonstrate good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Safely work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of different papers, substrates, and materials and how they respond during cutting, folding, and finishing.
Experience with computerized or programmable cutting systems.
Knowledge of commercial print manufacturing and supply-chain workflows.
Understanding of ISO 9001 quality standards and quality-control procedures.
Experience with saddle stitching, perfect binding, folding, cutting, or other commercial finishing equipment.
Previous experience in a quality-driven manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Set up, calibrate, adjust, and operate guillotine cutters, programmable cutting systems, folding equipment, and related bindery machinery.
Review job tickets, production specifications, layouts, measurements, and customer requirements before beginning production.
Organize work around daily production schedules and changing customer priorities.
Cut printed materials to final size or prepare materials for additional bindery operations.
Cut unprinted stock for press and other production requirements.
Set up and operate folding equipment to accurately produce a variety of finished configurations.
Work closely with saddle-stitcher, folder, cutter, and other equipment operators to coordinate bleeds, trims, folds, and finishing requirements.
Monitor production throughout each run for quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
Inspect finished materials and identify defects or inconsistencies before they move to the next production stage.
Perform routine machine maintenance and basic troubleshooting to keep equipment operating effectively.
Communicate immediately with Production leadership when specifications, materials, equipment, or quality requirements don't look right.
Coordinate workflow with other operators to help keep jobs moving efficiently throughout the plant.
Maintain accurate load tags and required production documentation.
Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and professional work area.
Look for opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and make manufacturing processes better.
Take ownership of the quality of the work produced.