Bindery - Bindery Operator 2

Lakeside Book Company•Willard, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lakeside Book Company is the largest book manufacturer in North America — and we love books. Every title we produce matters, and so does every hand that helps make it. Our people are at the heart of our success, and our mission is simple: Keep the world reading. As a Bindery Operator 2, you will set up, adjust and operate a variety of binding machines. You will inspect equipment for safety issues. You may operate automatic adhesive binding machines (perfect binders). You will make needed adjustments to coordinate the multiple work stations on a single machine. You will direct crew though all aspects of production. You will monitor quality, output and productivity.

Requirements

Must be able to read and understand a job packet.
General knowledge of the more complex bindery machines to perform the full range of standard and specialized folds of printed materials.
Thorough knowledge of the setup, operating requirements, procedures, capabilities and limitations of one or more bindery machines to perform the full range of standard and specialized folding, collating and cutting of printed materials to complete a combined finishing product.
Ability to read and interpret written work orders or other job specifications containing bindery requirements which indicate the number and sequence of machine operations required to complete the work and to maintain dimensional accuracy in accordance with instructions provided; independently makes decisions on the type of equipment to be used.
Knowledge of the quality and machining requirements of various coated and uncoated types of paper stock.
Skill in setting up and adjusting machines for finishing operations and to refine such adjustments for the weight, color, machinability and quality of paper stock being used and to prevent machining impressions on the printed materials.
Must be able to calculate distances, clearances, and fits in combining machines.
Skill in using the full range of standard and specialized tools and devices to adjust and maintain the functional accuracy and operating conditions of the bindery machines.
Job requires ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Must be able to rotate shifts in a 3-shift, 7.5 hour schedule (rotates every 6 weeks).
Must be able to work weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust and operate a variety of binding machines.
Inspect equipment for safety issues.
May operate automatic adhesive binding machines (perfect binders).
Make needed adjustments to coordinate the multiple work stations on a single machine.
Direct crew though all aspects of production.
Monitor quality, output and productivity.