Bindery Operator 3 (3rd Shift)

Bindery Operator 3

Job Summary:  

The Bindery Operator 3 will set up, adjust and operate a variety of auxiliary binding machines containing several cutting heads, control surfaces or other attachments (i.e. inkjet and mailing devices, case making & decorating equipment, folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding/gluing machines  and/or set up automatic bindery machines containing multiple functions and station capabilities (power paper cutters, power collators and gatherers, power folders, power speed binder) which can be electromechanically combined with other equipment and devices to produce a complete bindery and finishing unit that processes printed sheets into final books, catalogs, manuals, directories, magazines or other completed products.    

Duties/Responsibilities:  

• Inspect equipment for safety issues. 

• May operate automatic adhesive binding machines (perfect binders) that contain numerous interrelated process stations that are fed collated sheets or signatures and perform such functions as vibrating, milling, roughening, gluing, covering, and delivering or stacking completed books, magazines, or catalogs. 

• Make the necessary adjustments to coordinate the multiple workstations on a single machine. 

• Direct crew though all aspects of production.   

• Monitor quality, output, and productivity. 

• Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned. 

Basic Qualifications:  

• Thorough knowledge of the set-up, adjustment, procedures, capabilities, and limitations of equipment to perform the full range of standard and specialized binding, folding, collating, and cutting of printed materials to complete a finished product. 

• Comprehensive knowledge of machinability of different paper weights, sizes, kinds and colors to be able to identify paper conditions (i.e. excessive moisture or curling that frequently requires additional machine adjustment).   

• Thorough knowledge of limitations and capabilities of all machines used to accomplish unusual set ups or machine combinations to produce unique or one of a kind printed material. 

• Familiarity with basic mathematics (i.e. decimals, metric units) to understand dimensional requirements contained in job orders and to make more complicated adjustments.   

• Ability to use the full range of standard and specialized tools and devices to adjust and maintain the functional accuracy and operating conditions of the bindery machines. 

• Skill in making difficult adjustments to powered machines using hand tools (i.e. wrenches, screwdrivers, punches, knives) as well as more specialized hand tools, usually furnished by the machine manufacturer.   

• Skill in operating complicated bindery equipment such as folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding/gluing machines. 

• Ability to read and interpret written work which indicates the number and sequence of machine operations required to complete the work and maintain dimensional accuracy in accordance with instructions provided. 

• Mechanical skills using small hand tools, and necessary safety requirements.  

• Skill to read and understand instructions to fulfill each individual job. 

• A team player who works well with others 

Physical Requirements  

• Ability to exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, 10-25 pounds of force frequently and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects
• Frequent reaching upwards
• Exposure to a loud work environment  

 CJK Group is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to apply for employment, please contact plant HR at (502)-488-4070 or sara.smith@sheridan.com.