Bindery Operator

US054•Dallas, TX

11d•$20

About The Position

Our Bindery Operator is primarily responsible for operating various machines and equipment to finish products that have been printed so they can be delivered. More than anything, we’re looking for a highly collaborative and dependable teammate that is driven by the opportunity to contribute to the success of a local business. We are a growing, passionate, and fast-paced team that is fully invested in the success of our company, and we value contributions from each team member.

Requirements

2 -5 years of experience setting up and operating bindery and finishing equipment in medium to large print shops with high job count and tight deadlines.
Attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Good mathematical skills.
Reliable attendance, punctuality, and attention to workstations.

Responsibilities

Read work orders to determine setup specifications and instructions.
Set-up automatic cutting programs manually into cutter machine.
Examine folded, stitched, collated, bound, and unbound product samples for defects such as imperfect folding, bindings, toner streaks, torn or loose pages.
Set up and operate, machines that perform operations such as cutting, folding, scoring/creasing, padding, drilling, hand punch for coil binding, laminating, perfect binding, saddle stitching, booklet making, etc.
Observe and monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions and to determine whether adjustments are needed.
Install and adjust bindery machine devices, such as knives, guides, rollers, etc., to accommodate sheets, signatures, or books of specified sizes.
Maintain records of daily production, using computer and specified forms.
Lubricate and clean machine parts and make minor repairs to keep machines in working condition.
Performs other related duties as required.