Stitcher Operator

Lahlouh • Blue Ash, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Stitcher Operator is responsible for operating stitching machines, producing high quality printing jobs, to meet customer and company expectations, in a cost-effective manner while meeting strict deadlines.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience operating stitching equipment in a print environment.
• Excellent eye for detail
• Highly motivated with a positive attitude and ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Communicate effectively with manufacturing personnel
• Have a minimum knowledge of computers (knowledge of PSI is a plus)
• Keep accurate and complete daily records for data collection
• Meet company and departmental standards, including: Customer Requirements, Compliance, Safety, Quality, etc.
• Follow Lahlouh ISO Quality Procedures and Work Instructions, and complete forms and checklists as necessary
• Follow Lahlouh policies outlined in the company handbook
• Work overtime and weekends, and in other departments as business needs dictate
• Perform other duties as required
• Attend department and company meetings
• Assist in training new and temporary employees
• Keep work area clean
• Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to push/pull loaded pallet jacks and/or rolling carts
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and 75 pounds on occasion
• High school graduate/GED

Responsibilities

• Follow team leader instructions for Bindery processes
• Operating knowledge of stitching machines, including troubleshooting
• Ability to set up various book sizes, including 3, 5 and 6 pockets plus cover feeder and 4th and 5th knives.
• Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly maintenance on stitching equipment
• Keep jobs and production floor clean and organized
• Communicate any job specifics issues or other pertinent information regarding jobs to the next shift, if necessary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees