Bindery Operator 3 - 3rd Shift

CJK Group, Inc.Brainerd, MN
Onsite

About The Position

Sheridan Liberty, part of CJK Group, is a leader in print manufacturing seeking a Bindery Operator for their 3rd shift. The company prides itself on offering stable jobs, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth. This full-time position requires occasional overtime and operates from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM, Sunday through Thursday.

Requirements

  • Experience operating and adjusting bindery equipment including folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, and gluing machines
  • Strong knowledge of setup, procedures, and machine capabilities for folding, collating, and cutting printed materials
  • Familiarity with different paper weights, sizes, and conditions and ability to adjust machines accordingly
  • Basic math skills (decimals, metric units) for interpreting job orders and making precise adjustments
  • Proficiency with hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, punches, knives) and specialized tools for machine maintenance
  • Ability to read and interpret job specifications and machine operation instructions
  • Previous bindery or print industry experience required

Responsibilities

  • Operate auxiliary binding machines with multiple cutting heads and control surfaces
  • Set up and operate adhesive binding machines (perfect binders) including vibrating, milling, roughening, gluing, covering, and stacking stations
  • Inspect equipment for safety and follow established safety protocols
  • Adjust and synchronize multiple workstations to maintain production flow and quality
  • Direct and support other operators to ensure goals for quality, output, and productivity are met
  • Maintain and adjust folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, and gluing machines using standard and specialized tools
  • Make machine adjustments based on job specifications and paper types (weight, size, moisture, etc.)
  • Monitor machine performance and identify opportunities for improvement or troubleshooting
  • Communicate effectively with team members to meet production deadlines

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • Paid holidays
  • One personal holiday of your choice
  • Paid time off
  • Referral bonuses
  • Employee discount programs
  • Safety shoe reimbursement
  • Hearing protection provided
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