Bindery Operator

Printing Concepts is redefining the printing and marketing communications industries by uniting branding, customer insight and data analysis, marketing, printing, manufacturing, and distribution services into a unique and innovative communications platform - fueled by a strong corporate culture with forward thinking, strategic, and compassionate expertise. Printing Concepts operates production facilities located in Stow, OH.

As a member of the TRAXIUM group of companies, a Lead Bindery Operator’s will work in conjunction with the production team to produce finished printed products of the highest level of quality and with an emphasis on efficiency in a time-sensitive manufacturing process. We expect that your skill set and abilities clearly indicated to us that you are hard-working, dependable, dedicated, accurate and driven to succeed.

As part of our bindery production team, this specific position will have the following job requirements and responsibilities:

• Set up and operate automatic bindery equipment to produce books, manuals, wire-bound and other bound products. Our modern bindery equipment includes, but is not limited to: Programmable Cutting Systems, Folders; Collators; Saddle Stitchers, 3 Knife Trimmers, Shrink Wrap Systems, Drilling Systems and many more pieces of finishing equipment
• Report any concerns to ensure that both technical and workflow issues are addressed and optimized to the Bindery Manager
• Able to trouble-shoot and problem solve on difficult projects.
• Ensures that saddle-stitching equipment is optimized and operating within required standards in terms of process controls, planned maintenance schedules, make ready and running standards.
• Able to read and interpret information from the bindery paperwork: job jacket, layouts, & Digital Dylux.
• Achieves competency and meets standards in regard to make-ready and run times as established by the company.
• Communicates with Bindery Manager on validity of standards and expectations from the project plan.
• Able to produce high quality work in the allotted time frames.
• Responsible to coach, train, and direct any General Workers, Apprentice Bindery employees, and temporary labor in executing tasks when they are assisting on the stitching equipment.
• Operates other bindery equipment when necessary to maintain the flexibility of the bindery department.
• Recommends equipment repairs, parts and supplies as needed.
• Coordinates pass-off of information between adjacent shifts, with the goal of minimizing downtime and increasing productivity through information sharing.
• Participates in specific continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensures that their work area and the rest of the bindery remain clean and tidy.

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of 5 years of bindery operator experience
• Experience and training regarding the set up and operation of various bindery equipment
• Knowledge of standard bindery operating and general maintenance procedures
• Understanding of basic math including fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Knowledge of production materials and quality methods/techniques
• Experience with troubleshooting finishing equipment issues
• Solid comprehension and ability to use measuring devices (ruler, T-Square, calipers, etc.)
• Displays a can-do attitude, a solve-the-problem spirit and possess a driven desire to be the BEST!
• Highly motivated and results-oriented with a proven ability to handle multiple projects.
• An ability to work independently and build strong customer/co-worker relationships.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and extra hours on assignments.

Job Type: Full-timeWork Remotely

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person