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Bindery Operator South

Lakeside Book Company•Harrisonburg, VA
•$23•Onsite

About The Position

Lakeside Book Company is hiring a Bindery Operator to set up, adjust, and operate auxiliary and automatic bindery machines that process printed sheets into finished books and other products. Equipment may include inkjet and mailing devices, case-making and decorating equipment, folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding and gluing machines, power cutters, gatherers, and speed binders. The role may also involve operating automatic adhesive binding machines that perform processes such as vibrating, milling, roughening, gluing, covering, and delivering or stacking finished products. The operator makes adjustments to coordinate multiple machine workstations, inspects equipment for safety issues, and directs the production crew while monitoring quality, output, and productivity. The role is based at Lakeside Book Company locations in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and is scheduled on a 12-hour day shift from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Overtime is required as needed. The starting rate is $23.30. Lakeside Book Company emphasizes employee safety, environmental stewardship, craftsmanship, collaboration, and employee skill development. Preference is given to candidates willing to participate in cross-training, qualify in the position, and provide backup support for lateral and progressive roles as needed.

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, kinds, and colors, including recognizing conditions such as excessive moisture or curling that may require machine adjustments.
  • Thorough knowledge of machine capabilities and limitations for unusual setups or machine combinations used to produce unique or one-of-a-kind 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 such as wrenches, screwdrivers, punches, and knives, as well as specialized manufacturer-provided tools.
  • Skill in operating complicated bindery equipment such as folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, and binding or gluing machines.
  • Ability to read and interpret written work instructions specifying the number and sequence of machine operations and dimensional accuracy requirements.

Nice To Haves

  • Willingness to participate in cross-training, achieve qualified status within the position, and serve as backup to lateral and progressive roles as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Set up, adjust, and operate auxiliary and automatic bindery machines and equipment.
  • Operate automatic adhesive binding machines when needed.
  • Adjust machine workstations to coordinate production processes.
  • Inspect equipment for safety issues.
  • Direct the production crew through production activities.
  • Monitor product quality, output, and productivity.

Benefits

  • 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

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