Folder Operator

First Shift - 3x 12-hour shifts

Summary

The Folder Operator is responsible for the set-up, operation, and maintenance of folding machinery for folding sheets in preparation for other bindery functions or final packing for customer. Familiar with common folding patterns and measurements.

Core Responsibilities

• Review job specifications to determine page sequence, type of fold, page size and packing requirements.
• Pre-set side guide, fold plates, fold rollers, and any slitting blades or perforators required.
• Setup machine to ensure maximum speed/quality
• Load sheets onto feeder and jog sheets into proper positions to determine final settings.
• Monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions or to determine whether adjustments are needed.
• Adjust machine during production run as required for, adherence to all quality and customer requirements.
• May jog folded signatures or brochures for use in the next operation or for shipment to customer.
• May operate two or more machines simultaneously.
• Ensure the Bindery manager signs off on all jobs
• Log into and record data collections. (PACE)

• Remove finished or pre-finished material from the folder machinery and pack into cartons for shipment to the customer or stack on pallets or carts for the next operation.

• Ensure the completion of jobs meeting quality and quantity requirements.
• Ensures that their work area and the rest of the bindery remain clean and tidy
• Perform all required maintenance to machines according to departmental procedures.
• Troubleshoot machine problems, resolving if possible, notifying Plant Manager as needed
• Lubricate, clean, or make minor repairs to machine parts to keep machines in working condition.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.

Education & Certification/Licensing Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Qualifications & Skill Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Technical expertise navigating Heidelberg Folder or similar machinery control panel and parts.
• Experience with the process of loading, periodically checking quality control during production run, and unloading sheets off the cutter machinery.
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions, press imposition and rule-up sheets
• Ability to read and understand Job Jackets
• Perform basic mathematical calculations
• Understanding basic repair and maintenance of cutter machinery
• Understanding basic safety protocols when handling cutter machinery
• Effective time management skills
• Effective teaming skills
• Ability to direct fellow crew members in the overall operation involved in the job

• Must be mechanically inclined
• Must have basic electronic and computer keyboard knowledge.
• Stand and walk 95% of the time. (Safety shoes required)
• Must be able to communicate verbally in English, bilingual a plus.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of standing at a machinery; fast paced and occasionally high stress production company setting
• Extensive lifting and bending actions.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds
• Effective visual and hearing abilities, with or without aid, suitable for an office and production warehouse environment
• May use solvents when cleaning; oils during lubrication; and alcohol or alcohol replacement during upkeep and operation of unit.