Bindery Machine Operator

Job Title: Bindery Machine OperatorDepartment: BinderyReports To: Bindery SupervisorSummary Sets up machines that automatically perform one or more bindery operations such as folding, cutting, gathering, stitching or gluing by performing the following duties. Pay is based on your level of experience and is competitive + Paid time off and Outstanding benefits!Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Installs and adjusts machine knives, side guiders, feed guides, holding clamps, pockets, rollers, specified jogging tray at discharge end of machines, and other machine parts to accommodate sheets, signatures, or books of specified size.Turns dials to required graduations to set grippers and gripper feelers according to thickness of signatures or flat sheets being gathered.Secures reel of stitching wire on spindle of stitching heads and threads wire through feeding, cutting, stitch forming, and driving mechanisms.Positions and clamps stitching heads on crossarm to space stitches as specified.Turns thumbscrews and handwheels to adjust length of stitches and tension on creasing blades and folding rollers according to thickness of pages to be stitched or sheet size and number of folds specified.Adjusts cams and other mechanisms to synchronize speed of automatic feeding devices and stitching.Starts machines and makes trial runs to verify accuracy of machine setup.Observes operation to detect machine malfunctions and makes adjustments as required.Maintains machinery in operating condition.Trains workers to set up, operate, and use automatic bindery machines.Qualifications 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.Education and/or Experience 3-4 years related experience and/or trainingLanguage Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.Mathematical Skills Basic MathReasoning Ability Can apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.Must be available to work overtime!Required qualifications:Legally authorized to work in the United States18 years or older