Bindery Operator 3 - 3rd Shift

CJK Group, Inc.•Brainerd, MN

4d•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