Bindery Apprentice

Elanders Americas; Acworth (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanders Americas in Acworth, GA is seeking a Bindery Apprentice to learn and operate binding, finishing and packaging equipment. The role includes setting up machines for runs, maintaining equipment, and assisting with maintenance requests as needed.

The position emphasizes safe work practices, accurate production, and proactive communication with the Bindery Manager to optimize workflow and minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Able to read and interpret bindery paperwork and job jackets.
• Willingness to learn setup, maintenance and operation of bindery equipment.
• Commitment to safety, quality and meeting production standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate offline and auxiliary binding/finishing/packaging equipment.
• Set up and adjust machines for production runs.
• Record productivity and performance for evaluation.
• Coach, train and direct junior staff and temporary labor.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas and follow health policies.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Quality controls

Machine operation

Team coaching

Communication

Safety compliance

Job description

Position Summary

The Bindery Apprentice operates offline and auxiliary binding/finishing/packaging equipment, set up and adjusts machine and equipment for production runs. This role will learn the cleaning, maintenance and operation of the machine to ensure its optimum operation. May troubleshoot issues and submit requests for maintenance as needed.

Position Summary

The Bindery Apprentice operates offline and auxiliary binding/finishing/packaging equipment, set up and adjusts machine and equipment for production runs. This role will learn the cleaning, maintenance and operation of the machine to ensure its optimum operation. May troubleshoot issues and submit requests for maintenance as needed. Performance Objectives: accurate job runs, high performance, safe work practices, minimal downtime, efficient and professional communication

Duties & Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reports to Bindery Manager any concerns to ensure that both technical and workflow issues are addressed and optimized.
• Able to trouble‑shoot and problem solve on difficult projects.
• Ensures that folding 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.
• Achieves competency and meets standards in regards 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.
• Aids in the development and use of Quality Controls and Process Controls as required by Manager.
• Able to produce work following Quality Controls and Process Controls, to produce high quality work in the allotted time frames.
• Responsibly and accurately records productivity & performance for evaluation against expectations of the plan.
• Responsible to coach, train, and direct any General Workers, Apprentice Bindery employees, and temporary labor in executing tasks when they are assisting on the folding 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.
• Informs Leads or Bindery Manager of any immediate concerns related to the successful operation of the department.
• Contributes/attends regular production / project specific meetings when required.
• Participates in specific continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensures that their work area and the rest of the bindery remain clean and tidy.
• Complies with all safety and health policies, procedures and practices; actively supports safety improvement initiatives; uses materials and equipment in an appropriate and safe manner; carries out all tasks in a manner so as to not create a hazard to oneself or others.
• Supports organizational goals and values.
• Performs other duties as required.