Lead Bindery Operator & Troubleshooter

Lakeside Book Company in; Owensville (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Book Company in Owensville, MO is seeking a skilled Bindery Operator 3 to oversee finishing processes, operate complex bindery machinery, train junior staff, and troubleshoot equipment to meet production deadlines.

The role requires 3–5+ years in bindery operations, strong mechanical aptitude, and excellent teamwork and communication skills to ensure safety and efficiency across shifts.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in bindery operations, including experience with complex projects or leadership.
• Knowledge of bindery equipment setup, procedures, capabilities and limitations, and paper types.
• Strong mechanical aptitude for making complex machine adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate bindery machines (perfect binders, cutters, folders, collators, stitchers).
• Diagnose and resolve operating/mechanical issues; perform routine maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Monitor production quality and conduct final inspections.

Skills

Bindery operations

Equipment setup

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Quality control

Communication

Job description

Lakeside Book Company in Owensville, MO is seeking a skilled Bindery Operator 3 to oversee finishing processes, operate complex bindery machinery, train junior staff, and troubleshoot equipment to meet production deadlines.

The role requires 3–5+ years in bindery operations, strong mechanical aptitude, and excellent teamwork and communication skills to ensure safety and efficiency across shifts.