Bindery - Bindery Operator 2

Lakeside Book•Crawfordsville, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bindery Operator 2 sets up, adjusts, and operates 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, gatherers, and speed binders. The role may also operate automatic adhesive binding machines with multiple process stations and make adjustments to coordinate machine operations. The position directs the crew through production and monitors quality, output, and productivity. The work is on the third shift, generally 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., with an indicated overtime schedule of 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. The work location is 600 State Road 32 West, Crawfordsville, Indiana 47933. Training is provided, and the company provides the tools necessary for the job.

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, kinds, and colors, including recognition of paper conditions that may require machine adjustments.
Thorough knowledge of machine capabilities and limitations for unusual setups or combinations used 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.
Skill in operating complicated bindery equipment, including folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, and binding or gluing machines.
Ability to read and interpret written work instructions describing 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 equipment.
Operate automatic adhesive binding machines, performing or coordinating processes such as vibrating, milling, roughening, gluing, covering, and delivering or stacking completed products.
Make adjustments to coordinate multiple work stations on a machine.
Inspect equipment for safety issues.
Direct the crew through all aspects of production.
Monitor product quality, output, and productivity.
Use tools to adjust and maintain the functional accuracy and operating condition of bindery machines.