Bindery Operator

Graphic Trade Printers•Greensboro, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Print Manufacturing Bindery Operator While working under the general direction of the Bindery Department Supervisor or the person in charge, the Bindery Operator performs sets-up and/or operates one or more of the following: Folder, Booklet Maker, Saddle Stitcher, 3-Knife Trimmer, UV Coater, Drills, Laminator, USB-13 Punch, Die Cutter Padder, Automatic Coil. S/he continues to learn to set-up and operate additional machines as assignments permit with normal supervision and guidance.

Requirements

Competency Statements.
Comfort Performing Tedious Tasks-Able to perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time.
Attendance- Works with supervisor to try to make schedule work and help cover difficult times. Shows up on time when scheduled.
Conscientiousness-Strictly adheres to all company policies and procedures, complies with safety regulations.
Achievement Orientation- Strives to be successful at tasks and to meet or exceed goals. Accepts targets and goals, and makes certain they are met.
Cooperativeness – Willing to take direction from supervisors and, when appropriate, go along with coworkers’ ways of doing things. Willing to follow rules.
Communication Skills- Has the ability to clearly convey directions, information and/or feedback both verbally and in writing.
Follows Directions-Is able to easily understand instructions and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
Ability to: Read.
Write.
Perform Mathematical Computations.
Use Measurement Devices.
Record Data.

Responsibilities

Refer to supervisor for the next job assigned to the machine being worked on.
Acquiring the job jacket and reviewing it for specifications or special instructions that may impact the operation or setting up of the machine.
Following routine procedures in the setting-up and in the operation of the machine.
Reviewing the quality of the product continuously to meet that which is required.
Maintaining the required records with quantities and/or any other information that may be helpful or required.
Inspecting books, deciding to accept or reject books, or parts thereof, in maintaining the quality level required on the job.
Assisting in the training of lesser skilled workers assigned to the job.
Maintaining quality and production records in a prescribed manner to provide useful information on the given job.
Reporting unusual conditions to supervisor or person in charge.
Working on job assignments in other manufacturing areas as instructed.
Maintaining the bindery equipment and the immediate area.
Keep work area clean.