Bindery Machine Operator

Bindery Machine Operator

Responsible for operating and maintaining a cutter, folder, or stitcher machine in a safe and productive manner. Maintains a high level of quality on jobs by following each job's instructions.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operates a cutter, folder, or stitcher machine
• Meets or exceeds the average production expected daily
• Uses the PSI system daily and inputs accurate information into the system and writes counts on the production sheet
• Follows department procedures when cutting stock orders
• Weigh and verifies all work being delivered out of the shop from the cutter
• Trains new and existing employees on proper procedures relating to job quality standards, and safety
• Works in other departments as required
• Works overtime and weekends as required
• Reads and understands job instructions before starting any job
• Cuts small lifts at beginning of the job to compare forms proof to finished product; check for offset from cutter; correct size; consistency of cuts; finish fold
• Ensures quality throughout the job
• Pulls good clean samples for the customer, jacket, sales, and Mail House
• Keeps waste to a minimum
• Wipes cutter bed down and oil spindle every day
• Blows filters from pumps and cleans weekly
• Cleans and sweeps work area daily
• Helps keep the entire bindery clean and always organized
• Replaces dull blades on cutters when needed
• Ensures equipment is maintained properly and all guards are in place
• Knows and follows the safety procedures of the department
• Reports work-related injuries to supervisor
• Performs other duties as required

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to read and use a ruler

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off.
• Vision insurance

Moore Company participates in committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Moore Company is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Moore Company participates in the E-Verify program. Must be authorized to work in the United States and successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation