Bindery Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of bindery equipment setup, adjustment procedures, capabilities, and limitations for standard and specialized binding, folding, collating, and cutting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the machinability of different paper weights, sizes, types, and colors, including recognizing conditions such as excess moisture or curling that may require machine adjustments.
• Thorough knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of machines used for unusual setups or combinations to produce unique printed materials.
• Ability to use standard and specialized tools and devices to adjust and maintain bindery machines.
• Skill in making difficult adjustments to powered machines using hand tools and specialized tools, including wrenches, screwdrivers, punches, and knives.
• Skill in operating complicated bindery equipment such as folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, and binding or gluing machines.
• Ability to read and interpret written production instructions and maintain dimensional accuracy.
• Ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

• Preference is given to candidates who agree to participate in cross-training, achieve qualified status within the position, and serve as a backup for lateral and progressive roles as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate auxiliary and automatic bindery machines and equipment to produce finished printed products.
• Inspect equipment for safety issues.
• Operate automatic adhesive binding machines, including equipment that performs vibrating, milling, roughening, gluing, covering, and delivering or stacking finished products.
• Make adjustments to coordinate multiple work stations on a machine.
• Direct the crew through production activities and monitor quality, output, and productivity.
• Use tools and devices to adjust and maintain the functional accuracy and operating condition of bindery machines.
• Read and interpret work instructions specifying the number and sequence of machine operations and required dimensions.

Benefits

• $100 safety shoe reimbursement
• $100 safety glasses reimbursement
• Tools provided by the company
• Two weeks’ vacation
• Training provided
• Paid time off
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation and recognition programs
• Employee events, including barbecues, pizza parties, and Family Day
• Opportunities to join Wellness, Inclusion Council, and Lakeside Club committees