Equipment Operator - Stitcher, 1st Shift!

Taylor Corporation; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and family-owned company that values its employees and offers exciting career opportunities. As an Equipment Operator, you'll play a crucial role in the production process, ensuring that products meet high-quality standards. With a focus on innovation and efficiency, this position allows you to utilize your skills in operating folding equipment and working with bindery processes. Enjoy competitive pay, daily pay options, and a comprehensive benefits package from day one. This is your chance to be part of a forward-thinking organization that is committed to your growth and success.

Benefits

Health Plans

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Annual Holiday Pay

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of bindery equipment operation.
• Ability to read job tickets and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate folding equipment for production.
• Ensure quality assurance of finished products.
• Follow production schedules for timely delivery.

Skills

Bindery Knowledge

Basic Mathematical Calculations

Reading and Interpreting Instructions

Mechanical Aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Handheld Tools

Folding Equipment

Job description

$1000 New Hire Incentive - Come Work with Us!
Benefits Available Day 1 - No Waiting Period!

Taylor is proud to now offer Daily Pay. With Daily Pay, you can get paid on your very first day. No more waiting for direct deposit or a paper check!

Taylor Corporation is a growing, dynamic company with big plans for the future - and our people. Family owned and proud of it, we power our employees' potential and strive to create opportunity and security for every member of the team. We're passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we're in this for the long haul.

Ready to build a career? It's time to look at Taylor.

Your Opportunity: Taylor Print & Visual Impressions, a Taylor Corporation company, is looking for an Equipment Operator (Stitcher Operator) to be responsible for performing all stitching and folding tasks involved in the production of Taylor Print & Visual Impressions (TPVI) products. This includes set-up, operation, and tear down of folding equipment.

Your Shift: 1st Shift, Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Your Responsibilities:

• Set up folding equipment to automatically fold, slit, and/or score printed sheets into signatures for binding

• Read job ticket to ensure equipment is set up according to specifications and all required work is performed on each job

• Fold finish the product according to job ticket instructions

• Read and interpret information from the bindery paperwork; planning sheets, layouts, dylux, and job ticket

• Complete tasks as directed by production schedules to ensure timely delivery of products to customers

• Utilize instructions and pre-established process and quality guidelines to perform the functions of the job

• Examine / adjust finished products for quality assurance

• Report defective materials or questionable quality issues to the department Supervisor or Lead

You Must Have:

• High School diploma or the equivalent

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Basic bindery knowledge and skills to operate bindery equipment

• Ability to read and interpret simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos and follow directions

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations

• Use basic handheld tools such; rubber straps, plastic bags, plastic packaging clamshells, cardboard boxes, tape dispensers, and other materials necessary to the production and packaging of TPVI products

We Would Also Prefer:

• High mechanical aptitude

• Previous experience operating folding equipment

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $16 - $20. The actual base offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The range listed is just one component of Taylor Corporation's total compensation and benefits package for employee.

About Taylor Corporation

One of the largest graphics communications firms in North America, Taylor's family of companies provide a diverse set of products, services, and technologies addressing the toughest communication challenges. For nearly 50 years, Taylor has been a premier provider of powerful and innovative products, services, and expertise for individuals, businesses, and distributors large and small. Our 10,000+ employees spanning 26 states and seven countries work diligently to create the interactive, printing, and marketing solutions that have helped build some of the world's more recognizable brands. Everything we do begins with identifying the unique priorities and needs of our customers and creating one-of-a-kind solutions. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including several health plans to choose from, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay.

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.