Bindery Stitcher Operator

Primary responsibility

- Operates a machine that binds signatures together with wire. - Sets machine for collating correct pagination and 3-side trimming. - Starts machine and positions materials appropriately. - Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within this field. - Reports to the Bindery Manager and or Shift Supervisor.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and follow work order instructions and pre-established guidelines to determine set up specifications and perform the functions of the job.
• Setup of stitcher according to height, width, and thickness.
• Gather and collate multiple pages and/or signatures for in-feed.
• Ensure quick and timely set up of bindery equipment.
• Operate and adjust caliper thickness station.
• Operate and adjust stitching heads and clincher units.
• Operate and adjust pocket feeder for each individual station.
• Operate and adjust the three-knife trimmer.
• Operate and observe machines to detect malfunctions throughout the production run.
• 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 written.
• Must have essential math skills and read a ruler to 32nds and metric (mm).
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds routinely and operate control pallet jacks and non-powered material handling equipment (hand-trucks, carts, etc.) required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and move between production devices to load and unload required.
• Bending, 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.