Bindery Helper

Printwell Master; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A printing company in Wisconsin is seeking a meticulous bindery helper to oversee machine operations in the production process. The role requires effective communication and teamwork to ensure project specifications are met. Responsibilities include monitoring and repairing binding equipment, performing quality control checks, and executing regular maintenance. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with a willingness to learn through on-the-job training. This role suits those who can handle physical tasks and work in a loud environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a keen eye for quality control.
• Able to set up equipment according to project specifications.
• Patient and meticulous individual required for the job.

Responsibilities

• Operate various binding machines including drilling and stitching.
• Monitor production, halt if problems occur, and perform repairs.
• Perform regular maintenance checks on all equipment.

Skills

Quality control

Time management

Effective communication

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Drilling machines

Stitching machines

Trimming machines

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Taylor, MI 48180

Once a job has been printed, the bindery helper takes over. The helper must be able to work with a variety of machines, first ensuring that they are in good working order. Most work is done by machine, so a bindery helper must be able to work with drilling, stitching, trimming, addressing and other binding machines. Skills such as hand stitching and repair work might be required. They also might produce specialty designs for limited editions and other singular projects. Bindery helper must have a keen eye for quality control. If a problem occurs, the operator must be able to halt production, repair and reset the equipment, and continue the project in a timely manner. A piece of equipment that is malfunctioning can raise production fees and cause other costly delays. Time management is also vital since many projects might be underway simultaneously.

Qualifications

Helpers begin by reading job tickets or work orders and setting up equipment according to project specifications. They work with other crew members to run the project and must be able to communicate effectively to coordinate efforts. Bindery helpers also track work through job specific forms.

Machines must be checked before and after each project for possible defects. They must be cleaned prior to being used on new projects. Bindery helpers also perform regularly scheduled maintenance checks on all equipment.

Bindery helpers spend much of their day standing. They also lift heavy weights, bend, stoop and perform repetitive tasks. The work environment is loud and a bindery helper might be required to wear protective gear.

Most bindery helpers begin with nothing more than a high school diploma or GED. They get experience through on-the-job training. Attitude is everything, and this position requires a patient and meticulous individual.