Bindery Mechanic - First Shift

Johnson & Quin•Niles, IL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson & Quin specializes in producing large volume direct mail and integrated communication campaigns for well-known marketing companies throughout the U.S. Our teams use the latest technology in data processing, security, personalization and mailing to create highly personalized and variable communications. The Bindery Mechanic is responsible for the timely and efficient set-up and operation of various bindery equipment, including roll to sheet continuous folding, cut sheet folding, card affixing with camera matching, card affixing with read and print capabilities, and programmable guillotine cutting. This role requires a strong understanding of job tickets, equipment specifications, and quality control to ensure the final product meets all requirements.

Requirements

5 years of experience setting-up and operating roll-fed continuous folding equipment (MBO, Stahl, Cleveland, GBR) with Spedo or MBO sheeters.
5 years’ experience setting up and operating cutters (Lawson).
5 years setting up affixing equipment (Kirk-Rudy, MBO, Gavehren) with camera match systems (MCS, Keyence, Lake Image).
Familiarity with reading and interpreting job tickets and working with sequence numbers.
Strong mechanical abilities.
Good written and verbal communications skills.
Flexible to work different shifts and with different bindery equipment.
Lifting ability up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to read handwritten and computerized documents.
Must have manual dexterity.
Must be able to communicate both orally and in writing.
Lift, push/pull up to 50 pounds and bend to load pallets or trays.
Be able to stand or walk up to 8 hours daily.

Responsibilities

Read job ticket to understand how the folder/affixer/cutter will need to be set up.
Interpret required finished measurements, card placement, folds, and print placement.
Review job tickets daily for changes and determine necessary adjustments.
Manually adjust blades for proper trimming as established from the job ticket.
Ensure the proper trim layout is provided in the job ticket.
Measure layout and convert dimensions to program the guillotine cutter.
Program the channels of the guillotine cutter to store proper settings.
Verify final piece size and place letter in the outer envelope to assure correct window positioning of the address block and bar code.
Organize personalized cards and carriers, determining sequence flow.
Set up card feeding, gluing, cameras, and folder attachments per job specifications.
Verify placement of card on carrier and that the fold will pass the tap test for mailing.
Prepare tray markers to indicate components within the tray and set up a missing numbers list.
Run samples of the job and make adjustments to equipment to assure the proper finished product.
Obtain supervisor approval before running full production.
Operate folder/affixer/cutter throughout production, maintaining production standards and checking for consistent quality.
Tray or palletize finished product for streamlining to the next department.
Continuously assure that equipment is properly and safely maintained (e.g., guards are in place, greasing and lubing machine, alerting supervisor of any malfunctions, change blades, clean flatbed, etc.).
Complete time and production sheets in a timely and neat manner.
Enter correct information into the Monarch Shop Floor system and use time clocks.
Complete other various duties as assigned by supervisor.
Adhere to all Security Policies and Procedures as referenced in the Employee Security Handbook.