Bindery Oper (Experienced)
Core
Operate and set up automatic bindery machines to process printed sheets into final books, catalogs, manuals, and magazines.
Role type
Senior Bindery Operator / Team Lead
Builds
Finished printed products (books, catalogs, manuals, directories, magazines)
Domain
Printing and Finishing
Required skills
Machine setup and adjustment, Quality inspection, Crew direction, Paper stock knowledge, Tool usage, Safety compliance
Preferred skills
Experience with perfect binders, Collators, Folding units, Dimensional accuracy calculation
Technologies
Power paper cutters, Power collators, Power folders, Power speed binders, Perfect binders
Responsibilities
Set up and adjust bindery equipment, Inspect equipment for safety issues, Direct crew through production, Monitor quality and productivity, Make adjustments to coordinate work stations
Seniority
Experienced, Hands-on IC with crew leadership