Bindery Operator
About Us: Printing Services at the University of Minnesota offers a comprehensive range of quality services that address the University’s full scope of communications needs. We provide vital printed and electronic communications that build strong connections with the University’s students, staff, alumni, and prospective students. Printing Services is a unit within Auxiliary Services, a division of University Services at the University of Minnesota.This position operates a variety of digital and conventional finishing equipment. Bindery operators perform complex operations and maintain established production levels that result in high-quality printed materials that support the mission of the University of Minnesota.Appointment Details: 100% Full-Time 35 hours per week, Work is performed in a production environment located in Printing Services Building. This position is represented by the Printing, Packaging & Production Workers Union of North America, Local 11M.Responsibilities: 60% - Digital Finishing Equipment OperationSet up and operate digital finishing equipment, including an Ibis Smart-binder system and slitter/cutter/creaser/folder for high-end digitally printed materials.20% -Conventional Bindery Equipment OperationSet up and operate folders, cutters, scoring equipment, small stitchers, drills, round corner machines, coil punches, coil binders, shrink wrapper, and other miscellaneous equipment.Perform make-ready and operate equipment with optimal efficiency while maintaining high quality output.10% - CommunicationWork collaboratively with coworkers within the Bindery and with other work groups.Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with all Printing and Mailing staff.Interact with co-workers and customers in a positive and respectful manner.Read and understand printed job tickets.Follow established production methods to ensure successful finishing of printed materials.Enter job information into electronic job management system and track each task completed for timekeeping and billing purposes.Communicate effectively with supervisor and shipping staff.10% - MaintenanceMaintain neat and organized work area.Perform appropriate preventative maintenance procedures on equipment.Follow established safety rules and procedures.What you'll need:A high school diploma and 1 year of printing industry experienceWork requires knowledge of the print production process.Proactive problem-solving skills.Experienced setting up and operating a variety of conventional and digital finishing equipment.Excellent mechanical skills and ability to troubleshoot problems.Strong attention to detail.Excellent verbal communication skills.Ability to balance multiple work demands and to thrive in a changing environment.Ability to work collaboratively with others.Effective at managing time.Ability to lift 50 pounds.Preferred Qualifications: Experience operating digital finishing equipmentAbility to operate conventional bindery equipmentFor the full job description, click "Apply" to visit the UMN career site: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/373454What we provide (Civil Service/Labor Rep):MN State Retirement System (MSRS) pension plan - tax-deferred.Thirteen paid vacation days per year (starting accrual rate), in addition to 13 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays.Tuition reimbursement opportunities cover 75% - 100% of eligible tuition.Excellent and affordable health care benefits.Wellbeing Program (reduction in annual premiums).Yearly merit increase program.Many professional development opportunities.Click here for more information: https://hr.umn.edu/Jobs/Applicant-Center/About-Working-U/Benefits-Working-U-M