BINDERY OPERATOR

JOURNAL GRAPHICS•Portland, OR

1d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Bindery Operator is to set-up and run jobs to specifications on job tickets; maintain productivity, quality and efficiency of production runs.

Requirements

Five years of general bindery experience
Two years of Bindery Trainee experience
Ability to set up and operate machinery with assistance (Level I)
Ability to set up and operate machinery independently (Level II)
Ability to set up, run, and perform maintenance and repairs on machinery (Level III)
Must be able to obtain industrial power truck certification

Responsibilities

Pull job ticket and photocopy; read and understand prior to set-up and running of job.
Set-up and run jobs to job ticket specification; obtain quality approval from manager, supervisor or quality control person.
Run machine at acceptable production rate, strive for continuous improvement and decrease spoilage.
Pull all samples from press sample pallets and ensure they are used and distributed according to job ticket specification.
Communicate machine performance and job status with the next shift operator. Leave a note for the operator if there is a time lapse between shifts.
Complete Shift Report and leave for manager prior to end of shift.
Train general workers, trainees and temporary employees to properly and safely perform their job duties.
Assist temporary employees with time cards.
Maintain machines on a daily basis; minimally on a weekly basis.
Report necessary repairs to manager; include a written list of part number(s) from manuals for parts needed.
Track materials and standard replacement parts to ensure appropriate inventory level; report shortages in writing to manager.
Ensure all safety devices are in working order and in use when machine is running. Report any necessary repairs to manager.
Ensure post-press employees and temporary employees follow all safety rules. Report violations to manager.
Maintain a clean work environment; leave area clean for next shift