Machine Bindery Support

Bindery Support - 1st Shift

Hourly / Non-Exempt

Work Days: Monday-Friday (8hr shifts)

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.