Bindery Operator

Social Influence LLC; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

A leading production company in Wisconsin is seeking a skilled machine operator to set up and tend saddle stitch machines, ensuring smooth production and high-quality standards. The ideal candidate has mechanical and mathematical skills, with at least one year of experience preferred. This position requires reliability and the ability to work independently. The role involves monitoring machine operations, providing training, and maintaining equipment. Competitive pay is offered at $20-$22 per hour for second shift work.

Qualifications

• Mechanical and math skills required.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for an extended period.
• Ability to follow work instructions and processes.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate saddle stitch machine.
• Monitor machine operations and troubleshoot issues.
• Provide training and feedback to trainees.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Mathematical skills

Repetitive task performance

Understanding of English

Independence

Technical knowledge

Initiative and creativity

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Job Summary

Set up, operate, and tend saddle stitch machine to ensure efficient production of quality book components as assigned.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and tend saddle stitch machine within finishing.
• Review work orders, job instructions, and quality specifications to determine appropriate machine settings, and adjustments.
• Start machines to verify set ups and make necessary adjustments.
• Prepare and load materials.
• Monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions and report and resolve issues.
• Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Provide work direction to hand operators assigned to machine.
• Perform general maintenance on machine.
• Provide training on machine and provide feedback to supervisors regarding progress of trainees.
• Consistently and effectively serve as a positive role model by living Sheridan’s core values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Mechanical and math skills required.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for an extended period of time.
• Knowledge of arithmetic and structure and content of the English language to include the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition required.
• Ability to consistently and effectively work independently with little or no direction and follow up to complete assignments required.
• Ability to demonstrate practical and technical knowledge of the job including an understanding of work instructions, processes, equipment, and materials to perform the job required.
• Ability to consistently and effectively complete work and required paperwork thoroughly, accurately, and neatly following established processes and procedures required.
• Ability to consistently and effectively demonstrate initiative and creativity; teamwork and cooperation; and adhere to and comply with all company and environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures, and work rules required.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work overtime and other shifts required.
• Prompt and reliable attendance required.

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of machine set up and operation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Shift

2nd shift 3:00pm to 11:00pm

Salary

$20 - $22 an hour