Finishing Technician

BJU Press; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

BJU Press in Greenville, SC is seeking a finishing and bindery operator to set up and run multiple machines, including the Norm perfect binder. You will follow the shop schedule, ensure quality, and maintain equipment to keep production moving smoothly.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, good communication, and the ability to work after-hours when needed. This position supports Christian education by producing high-quality textbooks.

Qualifications

• Ability to quickly learn operation of multiple finishing or bindery machines while maintaining production pace.
• Familiarity with raw materials and substrates and their performance characteristics.
• No color blindness and good visual acuity; precise manual dexterity and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Program (set up) and run jobs on various finishing and binding machines according to job specifications.
• Follow shop schedule and supervisor's direction in prioritization of tasks.
• Perform regular and preventative maintenance, troubleshoot and repairs on equipment as needed.
• Properly load, identify, and stage work in process prior to, during and after completion
• Record all activities in shop data collection system.
• Provide guidance and training to less experienced staff as needed.
• Maintain a safe and orderly working environment
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Machine setup

Troubleshooting

Quality control

Reading instructions

Teamwork

Tools

PACE program

Job description

South Carolina
Greenville, SC 296140001, USA

Description

ROLE SUMMARY: Setting up, operating and maintaining one or more of our numerous finishing and bindery machines, including our Norm perfect binder as well as various finishing and bindery machines such as, but not limited to, large straight knife cutters, folders, stitcher, and mechanical binders while maintaining optimum quality and production.

ABOUT BJU PRESS & THE ROLE

Vision: We want Christian education to be a transformational guide in the lives of young believers as they grow in their faith and knowledge of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Mission: We produce transformational products and services for Christian educators.

Brand Promise: We empower educators to live in light of eternity

About the Team: Providing high-quality finished textbooks and related education products. The team seeks to support the mission of BJU Press by maintaining high standards of efficiency and effectiveness while developing innovations that will improve our quality and operational capacity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Program (set up) and run jobs on various finishing and binding machines according to job specifications.
• Follow shop schedule and supervisor's direction in prioritization of tasks.
• Perform all regular and preventative maintenance as well as trouble shooting and repairs on equipment as needed.
• Properly load, identify, and stage work in process prior to, during and after completion
• Record all activities in shop data collection system.
• Provide guidance and training to less experienced staff as needed.
• Maintain a safe and orderly working environment
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES NEEDED TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to perform small team tasks and functions as needed and use industry knowledge and experience to influence and teach less experienced coworkers or student workers.
• Strong math, analytical, mechanical, and troubleshooting skill sets.
• Strong time management skills, dependability, solid work ethic, positive attitude, and a focus on consistent quality.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, working regular after hours shifts or overtime when required.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others
• Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow written as well as verbal instructions

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to quickly learn the operation of multiple finishing or bindery machines with the ability to maintain a production-focused pace while producing quality work.
• Ability to quickly gain familiarity with various raw materials and substrates, and their performance characteristics.
• No color blindness, manual dexterity, ability to work with precise accuracy, and good visual acuity
• Valid Drivers License
• Knowledge of PACE program

An applicant for a position in the Bob Jones University group — Bob Jones University, Bob Jones Academy or BJU Press — must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php ) Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support the group's positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc., ( https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php ) Employees are to be active members of a local Bible-believing church which holds orthodox theology. Whether in the classroom, online, through student activities, or through the preparation of educational materials for Christian schools and homeschool families, applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, world-class education from a biblical worldview that prepares them for a lifetime of service for Jesus Christ.

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