Bindery Operator

Job Description

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED

WORK EXPERIENCE

1 to 3 years

TYPE OF SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

Software

Certifications/Licensure

Equipment

Office Equipment (Computer, Copier)

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Level 1 -No supervisory responsibilities. May provide occasional work guidance, technical advice, and training to staff.

WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT

• Work and tasks are often straightforward, routine, structured and guided by established policies and procedures. Little, if any, independent judgment is required, outside of making basic choices in the selection and application of established methods. The job receives frequent, ongoing supervision.

BUDGET AUTHORITY

• No budget development activity is required.

PROBLEM SOLVING

• Decisions are made on routine matters affecting few individuals and usually within the confines of the job''s own department. Specific job activities and results are typically reviewed closely. There are limited requirements for developing new ideas or changes in methods, procedures, or services.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

• Follows rules and procedures. Decisions can have minimal or no impact to HISD. Errors can be readily detected, usually by the employee, and, if made, would result in minor expense for correction.

COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS

• Basic communication - very little communication required such as receiving basic instructions. Interactions are mostly with customers, own supervisor, and co-workers in own department.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

• Follows through with customer inquiries, requests, and complaints. Forwards difficult and non-routine inquiries or requests to appropriate level for resolution.

WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Work involves frequent exposure to unpleasant elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noise, chemicals, etc.

Ability to carry and/or lift less than 15 pounds.

• Performs manual and machine operator tasks in the set-up, maintenance and operation of equipment. Print bindery equipment
• Performs final quality control check by inspecting print quality generated in the offset press area to ensure material integrity before collating and finishing. Performs process related troubleshooting and corrections and maintains accurate quantity count to reconcile with customer orders.
• Coordinates with day and evening shift supervisors, pre-press department, and press operators to ensure adequate materials are scheduled for all jobs printing and finishing jobs.
• Performs preventative maintenance on bindery equipment, such as lubrication, and replacement of small parts. Prepares and maintains inventory reports. Enters time and production related data in the shop floor collection system and completes a daily report according to departmental procedures.
• Operates large and small format Print finishing equipment, cutter, collator, folder, binder, strapping, padding, drilling, and perfect binding.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Performs manual and machine operator tasks in the set-up, maintenance and operation of equipment. Print bindery equipment
• Performs final quality control check by inspecting print quality generated in the offset press area to ensure material integrity before collating and finishing. Performs process related troubleshooting and corrections and maintains accurate quantity count to reconcile with customer orders.
• Coordinates with day and evening shift supervisors, pre-press department, and press operators to ensure adequate materials are scheduled for all jobs printing and finishing jobs.
• Performs preventative maintenance on bindery equipment, such as lubrication, and replacement of small parts. Prepares and maintains inventory reports. Enters time and production related data in the shop floor collection system and completes a daily report according to departmental procedures.
• Operates large and small format Print finishing equipment, cutter, collator, folder, binder, strapping, padding, drilling, and perfect binding.
• Other duties as assigned.