Bindery - Bindery Operator 2

Lakeside Book Company•Crawfordsville, IN

6d•$24 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Lakeside Book Company is hiring a Bindery Operator 2 at its Crawfordsville, Indiana location. The operator sets up, adjusts, and operates auxiliary and automatic bindery machines used to turn printed sheets into finished books, catalogs, manuals, directories, magazines, and other products. Equipment may include folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding and gluing machines, case-making and decorating equipment, inkjet and mailing devices, and automatic adhesive binding machines. The role includes coordinating multiple machine stations, inspecting equipment for safety issues, and directing a production crew while monitoring quality, output, and productivity. The position is on first shift, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with hours extending to 5:00 p.m. when overtime is worked. The starting pay rate is $24.00–$30.25 per hour. The company provides tools and training, and offers a $100 safety shoe reimbursement, a $100 safety glasses reimbursement, and two weeks’ vacation. Candidates are encouraged to participate in cross-training and may be expected to qualify for the position and serve as a backup in lateral or progressive roles as needed.

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 recognizing conditions such as excess moisture or curling that may require machine adjustments.
Thorough knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of machines used for unusual setups or combinations to produce unique printed materials.
Ability to use standard and specialized tools and devices to adjust and maintain bindery machines.
Skill in making difficult adjustments to powered machines using hand tools and specialized tools, including wrenches, screwdrivers, punches, and knives.
Skill in operating complicated bindery equipment such as folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, and binding or gluing machines.
Ability to read and interpret written production instructions 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.

Nice To Haves

Preference is given to candidates who agree to participate in cross-training, achieve qualified status within the position, and serve as a backup for lateral and progressive roles as needed.

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust, and operate auxiliary and automatic bindery machines and equipment to produce finished printed products.
Inspect equipment for safety issues.
Operate automatic adhesive binding machines, including equipment that performs vibrating, milling, roughening, gluing, covering, and delivering or stacking finished products.
Make adjustments to coordinate multiple work stations on a machine.
Direct the crew through production activities and monitor quality, output, and productivity.
Use tools and devices to adjust and maintain the functional accuracy and operating condition of bindery machines.
Read and interpret work instructions specifying the number and sequence of machine operations and required dimensions.