Saddle Stitcher Operator

Mittera Group Inc•Los Alamitos, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking for Saddle Stitcher Operators to join the Mittera family where ideas are valued and internal mobility is promoted! The Saddle Stitcher Operator is responsible for operating saddle stitcher machines and will play an essential role in the company. This position is a leadership role and will assist in directing the work activities of the finishing team members to ensure productivity, quality and safety goals are met.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
1 – 3+ years previous bindery experience
Ability to meet quality expectations and productivity metrics
Must be able to read and understand a job ticket, layout sheet, artwork and other specifications
Effective communications skills with all levels within the organization
Ability to use basic math skills, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurements and critical thinking, to solve practical problems
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Must have the ability to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines
Be organized and able to plan, prioritize and follow through on projects assigned with minimal supervision
Has basic computer skills
Must be self-motivated, reliable, and quality, safety oriented
Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling, and bending
Pushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs
Requires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity, and coordination
Requires near visual acuity
Requires working around and operating departmental equipment
Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility
Requires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances

Nice To Haves

Previous experience operating a Mueller and Martini, Heidelberg, Osako saddle stitcher preferred
Experience on various bindery machines, such as a binder, cutter, folder, inserter, and poly wrapper is a bonus

Responsibilities

Operate machine effectively and safely according to standards to ensure a quality product
Reads and understands the job ticket, layout sheet, artwork, and other specifications before beginning assigned job
Make-ready the stacker, tiers, mail head, mail control
Make-ready and run all aspects of the saddle stitcher (pockets, gatherer, stitcher heads, in feed, trimmer, mail table and mail head, etc.)
Make-ready and run demographic and inkjet
Fill in for other operators when needed
Assist other operators with start-ups as possible when own line is down
Support material handlers during continuous and self-supported running (including mail-sacking, skid stacking, pocket filling, cover filling, etc.) and give work direction during downtime and clean-up
Responsible for promoting, enforcing and sustaining Safety and look for ways to improve the operation
Responsible for the ongoing training and development of other Finishing personnel and assisting Supervisors in documenting and improving procedures and processes by offering ideas and suggestions
Communicate with Supervisors on any problems developing to help determine the best time to correct and prioritize
Continue learning new and improved processes to achieve increased production
Performs routine and preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment
Keep ongoing list of maintenance issues to be addressed
Ensures compliance with all applicable OSHA and EPA federal and state rules, regulations, policies and guidelines and Company safety rules
Facilitate teamwork on crews and between shifts