Bindery - Bindery Operator 2

Lakeside Book•Crawfordsville, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bindery Operator 2 sets up, adjusts, and operates a variety of auxiliary and automatic bindery machines to process printed sheets into finished books, catalogs, manuals, directories, magazines, and other products. Equipment may include inkjet and mailing devices, case-making and decorating equipment, folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding and gluing machines, power paper cutters, power collators and gatherers, power folders, and power speed binders. The role may also operate automatic adhesive binding machines (perfect binders) with multiple process stations for vibrating, milling, roughening, gluing, covering, and delivering or stacking finished products. The operator makes adjustments to coordinate multiple workstations, inspects equipment for safety issues, and directs the crew through production while monitoring quality, output, and productivity. The position is based at 600 State Road 32 West, Crawfordsville, IN 47933. The first-shift schedule is 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with overtime hours of 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Starting pay is $24.00–$30.25 per hour. A 7% shift differential is available for second and third shifts. Training is provided, and the company provides necessary tools.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of bindery equipment setup, adjustment procedures, capabilities, and limitations for standard and specialized binding, folding, collating, and cutting.
Comprehensive knowledge of the machinability of different paper weights, sizes, types, and colors, including recognition of conditions such as excessive moisture or curling that may require machine adjustments.
Thorough knowledge of machine limitations and capabilities to perform unusual setups or combinations for unique or one-of-a-kind printed materials.
Ability to use standard and specialized tools and devices to adjust and maintain bindery machine accuracy and operating condition.
Skill in making difficult adjustments to powered machines using hand tools and specialized tools, including tools furnished by the machine manufacturer.
Skill in operating complicated bindery equipment such as folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, and binding or gluing machines.
Ability to read and interpret written work instructions specifying the number and sequence of machine operations and maintain dimensional accuracy.
Ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust, and operate auxiliary and automatic bindery machines and related finishing equipment.
Operate automatic adhesive binding machines (perfect binders), as needed, to process collated sheets or signatures into completed products.
Make adjustments to coordinate multiple workstations on a machine.
Inspect equipment for safety issues.
Direct the crew through all aspects of production.
Monitor quality, output, and productivity.
Use tools and devices to adjust and maintain bindery machines.