Bindery Support

Responsibilities

• Follow guidance and direction from bindery machine operators.
• Adhere to all relevant ISO standards, company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s).
• Assist with setup and operation of MBO folding machines and flatbed cutters; including adjustments for feeder, folding, cutting, and prep for delivery.
• Support folder configuration setups for special processes (e.g., perforating, scoring, slitting/trimming) and for various folding configurations (e.g., parallel, gate, accordion).
• Perform process-related troubleshooting and correction; escalating complex machine issues as needed.
• Ensure make-ready times and materials used are minimized through proper planning of work.
• Perform other bindery operations such as cutting, punching, shrink-wrapping, stitching, padding, and round cornering.
• Maintain consistent product inspection, before, during, and after production runs to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency.
• Perform routine preventative machine maintenance under the direction and supervision of operators and document it in the maintenance binder.
• Follow daily schedule for workload and communicate problems or concerns, assisting in resolutions in a timely manner.
• Read and interpret job tickets, layouts, and specifications to ensure finished products adhere to customer specifications.
• Support verification efforts to ensure accuracy of folds, final sizes, and crossovers on signatures; and no marking.
• Complete all required documentation and data entry to support accurate machine records and inventory tracking.
• Load component materials onto machine bindery equipment to prepare for startup.
• Follow proper safety procedures for operating bindery equipment.
• Absorb and perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED, and a minimum of one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of one year of experience operating machine bindery equipment in a commercial print or packaging environment.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret rulers, scales, and other measurement devices.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, fractions, and volume.
• Must be able to stand regularly and walk frequently.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers in continuous and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without mechanical assistance.