Gluer Operator- 3rd Shift

Graphic Village; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and company-paid short/

401(k) plan with company match

Collaborative and innovative work env

Job summary

Graphic Village in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking an experienced folder gluer operator for a night shift (9:30pm–6:00am, Sun–Thu, 40 hrs/week). You will set up and operate folder and gluer equipment, maintain quality, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include training apprentices, reporting unsafe conditions, and performing minor repairs to ensure smooth production. Experience with gluer/folder machines and Bobst is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience with the gluer and folder machine.
• Experience on Bobst machine a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate folder and gluer equipment.
• Correct and/or report any unsafe conditions.
• Train apprentice and entry level members as needed. Suggest ideas for companywide continuous improvement.
• Perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance on glue and folder equipment.
• Match sample to glue and fold pieces.
• Must be able to glue and fold a variety of sizes and types of cartons.
• Maintain quality and productivity.

Skills

Job tickets literacy

Math skills

Communication

Education

Experience with gluer and folder

Tools

Bobst machine

Job description

About Graphic Village

Graphic Village has been a leader in commercial printing and creative solutions since 1921. With three production facilities across three states and a headquarters in Cincinnati, we are the largest independent print solutions provider in the Greater Cincinnati region. Our services range from customized printing and packaging to direct mail, large format, branded merchandise, creative services, and cost-effective fulfillment solutions.

At Graphic Village, we partner closely with our clients to deliver strategic, high-quality solutions that transform creative ideas into impactful results. We combine craftsmanship, innovation, and collaborative expertise to create award-winning experiences while continually investing in our people, technology, and community.

Shift: 9:30pm-6:00am; Sun-Th (40hrs a week)

Summary/Objective

The employee is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining the folder gluer machine, ensuring all jobs are completed efficiently, safely, and to established quality standards.

Essential Functions

• Set up, operate folder and gluer equipment.
• Correct and/or report any unsafe conditions.
• Train apprentice and entry level members as needed. Suggest ideas for companywide continuous improvement.
• Perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance on glue and folder equipment.
• Match sample to glue and fold pieces.
• Must be able to glue and fold a variety of sizes and types of cartons.
• Maintain quality and productivity.

Competencies

• Ability to read and follow written job tickets and schedules. Good math skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, managers, coworkers and customers

Required Education And Experience

• 2-3 years of experience with the gluer and folder machine

Preferred Education And Experience

• Experience on Bobst machine a plus

Work Environment

The work environment is a fast-paced production environment. Employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration and moderate to loud noise level.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for the full shift; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; may occasionally climb stairs. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position with a standard schedule of 40 hours per week. Overtime may be required dependent upon business necessity.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and company-paid disability
• 401(k) plan with company match
• A collaborative and innovative work environment

AAP/EEO Statement

Graphic Village is committed to using recruiting and hiring techniques that attract a diverse pool of applicants. We will use selection criteria, processes and techniques that are fair; that identify quality applicants with the necessary skill set for success; and that have no adverse impact on minorities, women, disabled persons or members of other protected classes.

It is Graphic Village policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, marital, military, veteran or citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or any other status protected by law.

E-Verify Statement

We are an E-Verify participating employer and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.