Bindery - Folder, Cutter Operator

Visions Inc•Brooklyn Park, MN

1d•$24 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Visions, Inc. is hiring a Bindery Folder/Cutter Operator for its production team in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The role transforms printed sheets into finished products by setting up, adjusting, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining commercial bindery equipment, including programmable guillotine cutters and folding equipment. The operator works with different stocks, specifications, folds, trims, bleeds, and finishing requirements, and is expected to understand both the machinery and the finished product. The position is responsible for efficiently producing high-quality work while coordinating with other operators and keeping production moving. The successful candidate takes ownership of quality, pays close attention to detail, communicates problems promptly, and contributes to waste reduction and continuous process improvement. This is an active manufacturing role involving repeated lifting of at least 40 pounds, extended standing around production equipment, and repetitive production tasks.

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 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 work.
Ability to work effectively as part of a manufacturing team.
Ability to lift at least 40 pounds repeatedly.
Ability to stand and work around production equipment for extended periods.
Ability to perform repetitive production tasks.
Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Ability to work safely 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 production.
Organize work around daily production schedules and changing customer priorities.
Cut printed materials to final size or prepare them for additional bindery operations.
Cut unprinted stock for press and other production requirements.
Set up and operate folding equipment to produce a variety of finished configurations accurately.
Coordinate with saddle-stitcher, folder, cutter, and other equipment operators on bleeds, trims, folds, and finishing requirements.
Monitor production runs 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.
Communicate promptly with Production leadership about concerns involving specifications, materials, equipment, or quality requirements.
Coordinate workflow with other operators to keep jobs moving efficiently throughout the plant.
Maintain accurate load tags and required production documentation.
Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and professional work area.
Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and improve manufacturing processes.
Take ownership of the quality of the work produced.