Bindery Folder Operator

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Must have full knowledge in setup and operation of MBO/Stahl Folders, as well as the general maintenance of the equipment.
• Read, understand, and follow work order instructions and pre-established guidelines to determine set up specifications and perform the functions of the job.
• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, procedures, and terminology within the offset bindery field (wrinkles, dog ears, scum, dry up, out off register, guide, off guide, gripper, tail of sheet, signature, and offset).
• Set up and operate the machine to automatically fold, slit, and score printed sheets into signatures for binding.
• Set up and operate folding machine to fold from 1-up to multiple up.
• Set up and operate folding machine to fold various product configurations.
• 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.
• Able 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 verbally and or in writing.
• Must have essential math skills and read a ruler to 32nds and metric (mm).
• Ability to lift 50 pounds routinely and operate and control pallet jacks and non-powered material handling equipment (hand trucks, carts, etc.).
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and move between production devices to load and unload materials.
• Bending, stooping, 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.