About the position
Set up, adjust and operate a variety of auxiliary binding machines containing several cutting heads, control surfaces or other attachments (i.e. inkjet and mailing devices, case making & decorating equipment, folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding/gluing machines). May set up automatic bindery machines containing multiple functions and station capabilities (power paper cutters, power collators and gatherers, power folders, power speed binder) which can be electromechanically combined with other equipment and devices to produce a complete bindery and finishing unit that processes printed sheets into final books, catalogs, manuals, directories, magazines or other completed products. Inspect equipment for safety issues. May operate automatic adhesive binding machines (perfect binders) that contain numerous interrelated process stations that are fed collated sheets or signatures and perform such functions as vibrating, milling, roughening, gluing, covering and delivering or stacking completed books, magazines or catalogs. Make needed adjustments to coordinate the multiple work stations on a single machine. Direct crew through all aspects of production. Monitor quality, output and productivity. Job requires the ability to exert up to 20 to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 - 25 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Other duties as assigned. First Shift 7 am to 3 pm.
Responsibilities
- Set up, adjust and operate a variety of auxiliary binding machines.
- Inspect equipment for safety issues.
- Operate automatic adhesive binding machines.
- Make needed adjustments to coordinate the multiple work stations on a single machine.
- Direct crew through all aspects of production.
- Monitor quality, output and productivity.
Requirements
- Familiarity with different paper weights, sizes, kinds and colors.
- Familiarity with basic mathematics (i.e. decimals, metric units).
- Ability to use the full range of standard and specialized tools and devices.
- Skill in making adjustments to powered machines using handtools.
- Ability to read and interpret written work instructions.
- Knowledge of operating procedures for bindery equipment.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Life insurance
- Voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
- Parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Tuition assistance
- Employer/partner discounts
