Machine Bindery Support
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Bindery Support - 1st Shift
Hourly / Non-Exempt
Work Days: Monday-Friday (8hr shifts)
Work Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm
Work Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm
Job Summary:
We are currently recruiting for a Bindery Support to join our team! The Bindery Support assists bindery machine operators in all tasks related to the setup, maintenance, and operation of Cutters, Folder-Gluers, MBO folding machines, and other machine bindery equipment in our printing manufacturing facility to produce high-quality printed and folded materials according to job specifications and production schedules.
Responsibilities:
- Follow guidance and direction from bindery machine operators.
- Adhere to all relevant ISO standards, company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s).
- Assist with setup and operation of MBO folding machines and flatbed cutters; including adjustments for feeder, folding, cutting, and prep for delivery.
- Support folder configuration setups for special processes (e.g., perforating, scoring, slitting/trimming) and for various folding configurations (e.g., parallel, gate, accordion).
- Perform process-related troubleshooting and correction; escalating complex machine issues as needed.
- Ensure make-ready times and materials used are minimized through proper planning of work.
- Perform other bindery operations such as cutting, punching, shrink-wrapping, stitching, padding, and round cornering.
- Maintain consistent product inspection, before, during, and after production runs to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency.
- Perform routine preventative machine maintenance under the direction and supervision of operators and document it in the maintenance binder.
- Follow daily schedule for workload and communicates problems or concerns, assisting in resolutions in a timely manner.
- Read and interpret job tickets, layouts, and specifications to ensure finished products adhere to customer specifications.
- Support verification efforts to ensure accuracy of folds, final sizes, and crossovers on signatures; and no marking.
- Complete all required documentation and data entry to support accurate machine records and inventory tracking.
- Load component materials onto machine bindery equipment to prepare for startup.
- Follow proper safety procedures for operating bindery equipment.
- Assist with cleanup and maintain a neat and orderly work area.
- Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED, and a minimum of one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 1 years of experience operating machine bindery equipment in a commercial print or packaging environment.
- Basic knowledge of mechanical maintenance
- Must be able to read and interpret rulers, scales, and other measurement devices.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, fractions, and volume.
- Must be able to stand regularly and walk frequently.
- Must be able to use hands and fingers in continuous and repetitive motions
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without mechanical assistance.