Assistant Binder Operator
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Sheridan Brimfield, a CJK Group company, is hiring a Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician for our night shift. You’ll keep operation-critical production lines running across catalogs, commercial print, and educational materials while growing your skills with paid training, cross-training, and clear advancement paths. Enjoy steady 12-hour schedules, a night shift premium, and comprehensive benefits.
What You’ll Love
Competitive pay with night shift premium, steady 12-hour schedules, and overtime potential
Comprehensive benefits: medical (PPO & HSA), dental, vision, company-paid life and disability, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and holidays
Well-being support: free/low-cost telemedicine and confidential mental health resources
Growth from day one: paid training, cross-training across electrical/mechanical systems, pneumatics/hydraulics, and exposure to PLCs, plus advancement opportunities
Safe, team-first culture: strong safety programs and a collaborative maintenance crew
What You’ll Do
Diagnose and repair complex electrical, electronic, and mechanical issues on production equipment to minimize downtime
Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, schematics, and ladder logic to isolate faults
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance using a full range of hand/power tools and test equipment
Collaborate with production to prioritize work orders, support changeovers, and reduce repeat failures
Document maintenance activities and recommend reliability improvements
Schedule
Front Half Days (FHD) Sunday, Monday Tuesday and e/o Wednesday 7a – 7p
Job Summary:
Assist with the setup, operation and maintenance of the Perfect Binder while meeting quality and productions goals.
Essentials Duties:
Assist with the setup of the binder according to the job specification
Assist with the maintenance of the Perfect Binder
Inspect books for the quality throughout the binding process
Assist with the complete process related to paperwork and forms
Assist pocket feeders with feeding pockets when necessary
Assist with make readies (m/r) on all ancillary equipment
Follow all safety procedures and protocol.
Read and understand the job tickets, workers, order, and all other documentation that pertains to each job.
Interact with Lead Binder Operator to facilitate daily schedules.
Understands and carries out customer’s quality requirements.
Able to meet or exceed expected goals on make-readies, speeds, waste, and efficiencies, etc.
The ability to operate all tools pertaining to equipment, wrenches, gauges and tape measures, etc.
Assist with the routine maintenance on equipment and determining when what maintenance is needed.
Other duties as assigned by management
Basic Qualifications:
Must be dependable, reliable, and responsible in fulfilling obligations.
Must be able to troubleshoot when machine malfunction
Must have a high school diploma or GED
Must work well with others.
Must be flexible and open to change when needed.
Must have the ability to follow instructions.
Must be proven self-starter to complete projects/work orders.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Must be willing to work overtime as needed
The ability 12-hour shifts
Preferred Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum 2-year bindery experience
Basic small packaging knowledge
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of standing while setting up and operating equipment
Continuously bending, twisting, kneeling and squatting
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
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.
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