Bindery Stitcher Operator
Primary responsibility consists of operating a machine that binds signatures together with wire. Sets machine for collating correct pagination and 3-side trimming. Starts machine and positions materials appropriately. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within this field. Position reports to the Bindery Manager and or Shift Supervisor.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
- Read, understand, and follows work order instructions and pre-established guidelines to determine set up specifications and perform the functions of the job.
- Setup of stitcher according to height, width, and thickness.
- Gather and collate multiple pages and/or signatures for in-feed.
- Ensure quick and timely set up of bindery equipment.
- Operate and adjust caliper thickness station.
- Operate and adjust stitching heads and clincher units.
- Operate and adjust pocket feeder for each individual station.
- Operate and adjust the three-knife trimmer.
- Operate and adjust bindery delivery section.
- Operates and observes machines to detect malfunctions throughout the production run.
- Enter production data into a computer-based MIS System. (EFI PACE)
- Follow and comply with all company Quality Control procedures and policies to ensure acceptable work.
- Ability to select, inspect, compare and confirm customer samples.
- Responsible for training and instructing assigned Bindery Associates during job set up through to completion on a case by case basis.
- As a team member always assist others when needed or requested.
- May be cross-trained in other areas of the plant and perform other duties as assigned.
- Must be able to work well with others and function with limited supervision.
- Demonstrate safe work habits in a manufacturing environment.
Job requirements:
- Requires a high school diploma or GED.
- 3-4 years of related work experience preferred.
- Reading, comprehending, and communicating work order instructions verbal & written.
- Must have essential math skills and read a ruler to 32nds and metric (mm).
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds routinely and operate control pallet jacks and non-powered material handling equipment (hand-trucks, carts, etc.) required.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time and move between production devices to load and unload required.
- Bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting repetitively for extended periods of time.
- Must be available to work paid overtime as needed.
- Capable of working in various types of weather and non-climate-controlled environments.
If you're ready to apply to join the CPC team, use the application on our employment page or email your resume to hiringcarterprinting.com. All full-time positions offer great benefits such as paid time off, paid medical, life insurance, a partial matching 401k program, and more.