Equipment Operator (Folder Gluer) - 1st Shift!

Taylor Corporation•Bloomington, IL

11d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Taylor Print & Visual Impressions, a Taylor Corporation company, is looking for an Equipment Operator to run Kluge equipment at our Bloomington, IL facility. This is a full-time position on the 1st shift, Monday – Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Taylor Corporation is a growing, dynamic, family-owned company with a strong focus on employee potential, opportunity, and security. We are passionate about finding better ways to work and are committed to the long haul.

Requirements

Basic bindery knowledge and skills to operate bindery equipment
Ability to read and interpret simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos and follow directions
Ability to perform basic math calculations
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information and ideas so others will understand
Regularly required to remain in a stationary position
Constantly operates machinery and handles products including print materials
Frequently required to move inside the facility
Regularly move up to 25+ pounds (lift, push, pull and/or carry)

Nice To Haves

High mechanical aptitude
Previous experience operating equipment

Responsibilities

Set up and operate folder-gluer equipment according to job specifications and production requirements.
Read and interpret job tickets, planning sheets, layouts, and samples to ensure proper setup.
Set up feeders, folding sections, glue systems, compression sections, and other machine components as required.
Run jobs efficiently while maintaining production speed, accuracy, and quality standards.
Monitor glue application, folding, alignment, scoring, and finished product throughout the run.
Inspect finished products to ensure they meet job specifications and quality requirements.
Make necessary machine adjustments to maintain consistent product quality.
Complete all required work according to production schedules and customer deadlines.
Follow established safety, quality, and operating procedures.
Report defective materials, machine issues, or quality concerns to the Supervisor or Lead.
Maintain a clean and organized work area and perform routine machine cleaning and basic maintenance.
Work as part of the bindery team and assist with other production needs as directed.