Equipment Operator

Taylor Corporation•Bloomington, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Taylor Print & Visual Impressions, a Taylor company, is looking for an Equipment Operator, Cutter/Folder/Stitcher Operator, to join our team in Duluth, GA. In this role, you will perform a variety of bindery and finishing tasks, including equipment setup, operation, and product finishing, to ensure production runs efficiently and products meet quality standards.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret simple instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Ability to perform basic math calculations.
Ability to use basic handheld tools such as rubber straps, plastic bags, packaging materials, cardboard boxes, and tape dispensers used in production and packaging.
Ability to maintain consistent quality while meeting production pace and throughput expectations.
Ability to perform basic equipment setup and adjustments.
Ability to recognize production or quality issues and notify a lead or supervisor.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information and ideas so others will understand.
Regularly required to remain in a stationary position.
Frequently required to move throughout the production facility.
Constantly operates machinery and handles printed materials.
Regularly moves materials, including lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying items up to 25 pounds or more.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

High mechanical aptitude.
Previous experience operating folding equipment.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate bindery equipment such as cutters, folders, and stitchers according to job specifications.
Monitor machine performance and make adjustments as needed.
Inspect finished products for defects and ensure they meet quality standards.
Report quality concerns to supervisors or maintenance personnel.
Load and unload materials onto and from equipment.
Store materials properly according to company guidelines.
Follow safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Report safety hazards or incidents to supervisors.
Maintain accurate production, quality, and maintenance records.
Read job tickets to ensure equipment is set up correctly and all required work is completed.
Finish products according to job ticket instructions.
Interpret information from bindery paperwork, planning sheets, layouts, dylux, and job tickets.
Complete tasks according to production schedules to ensure timely delivery of products.
Follow established process and quality guidelines while performing job duties.
Examine and adjust finished products to ensure quality standards are met.
Report defective materials or questionable quality issues to the department Supervisor or Lead.