Bindery Operator 2
About The Position
The Bindery Operator sets up, adjusts, and operates auxiliary and automatic bindery machines to process printed sheets into finished books, catalogs, manuals, directories, magazines, and other products. Equipment may include cutters, folders, collators, stitchers, drills, binding and gluing machines, perfect binders, and related finishing devices. The operator coordinates multiple machine stations, makes adjustments for the materials and production requirements, inspects equipment for safety issues, and directs the crew through production. The role also monitors product quality, output, and productivity.
Requirements
- Ability to read and interpret written work orders and job specifications describing bindery requirements, machine-operation sequences, and dimensional accuracy requirements.
- Ability to independently decide which equipment to use.
- Ability to calculate distances, clearances, and fits when combining machines.
- Skill using standard and specialized tools and devices to adjust and maintain bindery machines.
- General knowledge of complex bindery machines, including fully automatic binding machines, multiple-station collators, and multiple folding units.
- Thorough knowledge of the setup, operating requirements, procedures, capabilities, and limitations of one or more bindery machines.
- Knowledge of quality and machining requirements for various coated and uncoated paper stocks.
- Skill setting up and adjusting machines for finishing operations and refining settings for paper weight, color, machinability, and quality while preventing machining impressions on printed materials.
Responsibilities
- Set up, adjust, and operate auxiliary binding machines and associated attachments.
- Set up and operate automatic bindery machines with multiple functions and station capabilities.
- Inspect equipment for safety issues.
- Operate automatic adhesive binding machines, when applicable.
- Make adjustments to coordinate multiple work stations on a single machine.
- Direct the crew through all aspects of production.
- Monitor quality, output, and productivity.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Life insurance
- Voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
- Parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Tuition assistance
- Employer/partner discounts
- Overtime, shift differential, call-in, and/or stand-by pay may be included depending on the role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
