Bindery Operator

Essential Function

The Bindery Operator Position must be an expert operating at least 3 core bindery machines. The 6 core machines- Stitcher, Cutter, Folder, Folder/Gluer, Die Cutter or Collator. Must produce high quality printing jobs, to meet customer and company expectations, in a cost-effective manner while meeting strict deadlines.

Experience

Minimum 3 to 5 years experience operating 3 core machines in a print environment.

Job Duties and General Expectations

• Excellent eye for detail
• Highly motivated with a positive attitude and ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Follow team leader instructions for Bindery processes
• Communicate effectively with manufacturing personnel
• Have a minimum knowledge of computers (knowledge of PSI is a plus)
• Keep accurate and complete daily records for data collection
• Maintain company and departmental standards, including: Customer Requirements, Compliance, Safety, Quality, etc.
• Follow Lahlouh ISO Quality Procedures and Work Instructions, and complete forms and checklists as necessary
• Follow Lahlouh policies outlined in the company handbook
• Work overtime and weekends, and in other departments as business needs dictate
• Perform other duties as required
• Attend department and company meetings
• Assist in training new and temporary employees
• Keep jobs and production floor clean and organized
• Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to push/pull loaded pallet jacks and/or rolling carts
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and 75 pounds occasionally
• Communicate any job specifics issues or other pertinent information regarding jobs to the next shift, if necessary

Position Specific Skills & Competencies - Stitcher

• Operating knowledge of stitching machines, including troubleshooting
• Ability to set up various book sizes, including 3, 5 and 6 pockets plus cover feeder and 4th and 5th knives
• Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly maintenance on stitching equipment

Position Specific Skills & Competencies - Cutter

• Operating knowledge of cutting machines, including troubleshooting
• Ability to cut a variety of jobs, including business cards
• Ability to assist with special projects, including step books and crossovers
• Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly maintenance on cutting machines

Position Specific Skills & Competencies - Folder

• Operating knowledge of folder machines, including troubleshooting
• Ability to fold in many different configurations
• Ability to fold paper from 27# text to 120# cover
• Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly maintenance on folding machines

Position Specific Skills & Competencies - Folder/Gluer

• Operating knowledge of fold/glue machines, including troubleshooting
• Ability to fold in many different configurations using a hot melt glue unit
• Ability to fold paper from 65# cover to 120# cover
• Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly maintenance on fold/glue machines

Position Specific Skills & Competencies - Die Cutter

• Operating knowledge of die cutting machines, including troubleshooting
• Ability to set up and run Bobst Speria 106E for die cutting
• Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly maintenance on die cutting machine

Position Specific Skills & Competencies - Collator

• Operating knowledge of Muller collators, including troubleshooting
• Ability to set up various book sizes - minimum 6.5" x 4.25" & maximum 12.625" x 17"
• Caliper stock from 27# pharmaceutical stock up to 24 point board
• Make ready and run up to 24 pockets at once
• Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly maintenance on collating equipment

Education

- High school graduate/GED