Casemaker Operator

Lakeside Book Company; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with company match

Career growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Employee appreciation & recognition

Job summary

Lakeside Book Company is seeking a skilled Casemaker Operator to join our Harrisonburg, VA facility. You will set up, adjust and operate the Crathern Casemaker and monitor safety, quality and productivity on each run.

You will lead a Material Handler, ensure adherence to bindery specifications, and maintain accurate data entry in our process systems. The role requires familiarity with adhesives, paper stock and finishing operations, with strong attention to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of complex machinery and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read measurements with a line gauge to ensure spec.
• Proficient in entering data into computer programs.
• Ability to read work orders and bindery specifications.
• Knowledge of paper stock qualities and machining requirements.
• Experience setting up and adjusting casemaking machines.
• Exert 20–50 lb occasionally and 10–25 lb frequently.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate the Crathern Casemaker while mentoring a Material Handler.
• Inspect equipment for safety issues.
• Monitor quality, output and productivity of cases.
• Familiar with viscosity of animal glue and adjust as needed.
• Maintain dimensional accuracy per work orders and specs.

Skills

Machinery operation

Reading gauges

Data entry

Reading work orders

Paper stock knowledge

Finish operations setup

Tools

Crathern Casemaker

Line gauge

Industrial tools

Job description

Our Safety Culture

The safety and health of our employees is this company’s most important business consideration. Lakeside Book will provide a safe and secure working environment to support our goal of zero accidents and injuries.

Lakeside Book commits to being good stewards of the environment by conducting environmentally responsible business practices while continuing to be good neighbors and partners in the communities in which we live and work.

Job Responsibilities

We welcome our veterans to apply!

Set up, adjust and operate the Crathern Casemaker while leading/mentoring a Material Handler who is jogging the cases and piling them down at the end of the machine. Inspect equipment for safety issues.

Needs to be familiar with the viscosity of the animal glue utilized and be able to adjust if needed.

Monitor quality, output and productivity with cases that will be applied to hardcover books.

Pay & Hours

Starting Rate: $24.93 (Base $23.30 + 7% Shift Differential)

Hours: 6pm-6am M/T/F/S/S/W/Th

Location: 2347 Kratzer Rd; Harrisonburg, VA 22802 and 1025 Willow Springs Rd; Harrisonburg, VA 22801

Qualifications

• General knowledge of complex machinery with the ability to effectively troubleshoot issues when applicable.
• The ability to read and understand measurements utilizing a line gauge to ensure product is in spec.
• Has a good understanding of computer programs and the ability to enter accurate data into these programs.
• Ability to read and interpret written work orders or other job specifications containing bindery requirements which indicate the number and sequence of machine operations required to complete the work and to maintain dimensional accuracy in accordance with instructions provided.
• Knowledge of the quality and machining requirements of various coated and uncoated types of paper stock.
• Skill in setting up and adjusting machines for finishing operations and to refine such adjustments for the weight, color, machinability and quality of paper stock being used and to prevent machining impressions on the case materials.
• Skill in using the full range of standard and specialized tools and devices to adjust and maintain the functional accuracy and operating condition of the Crathern Casemaker.
• Job requires ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

What we offer you

• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k with company match
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation & recognition programs

About Us

Lakeside Book Company loves books! To us, every book matters. Every word. Every page. Every hand that helped build it. Our history has shown that we are leaders and innovators. We have a team-winning culture, where all of our people have a voice. While we are old in years, we are new at heart. Come join our mission to keep the world reading.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Lakeside Book Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions please contact [e-mail].

This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company’s discretion.