Machine Bindery Support

Resource Label Group; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Label Group is seeking a Bindery Support for 1st shift to assist bindery machine operators in setup, maintenance, and operation of cutters, folder-gluers, and folding machines in a printing facility. You will help produce high-quality printed materials per job specs and schedules.

Responsibilities include assisting with machine setup, quality control, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance while following ISO standards and cGMP-like practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 1 year of related experience or training.
• Minimum 1 year of experience operating machine bindery equipment in a commercial print or packaging environment.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical maintenance and ability to read rulers, scales.

Responsibilities

• Follow guidance and direction from bindery machine operators.
• Assist with setup and operation of MBO folding machines and flatbed cutters; including adjustments for feeder, folding, cutting, and prep for delivery.
• Support folder configuration setups for special processes and various folding configurations.
• Perform process-related troubleshooting and escalate complex machine issues as needed.
• Ensure make-ready times and materials used are minimized through proper planning of work.
• Maintain product inspection before, during, and after production runs to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Perform routine preventative machine maintenance and document it in the maintenance binder.

Skills

Bindery equipment operation

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Measurement tools

Job description

Bindery Support - 1st Shift

Hourly / Non-Exempt

Work Days: Monday-Friday (8hr shifts)

Work Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm

Job Summary

We are currently recruiting for a Bindery Support to join our team! The Bindery Support assists bindery machine operators in all tasks related to the setup, maintenance, and operation of Cutters, Folder-Gluers, MBO folding machines, and other machine bindery equipment in our printing manufacturing facility to produce high-quality printed and folded materials according to job specifications and production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Follow guidance and direction from bindery machine operators.
• Adhere to all relevant ISO standards, company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s).
• Assist with setup and operation of MBO folding machines and flatbed cutters; including adjustments for feeder, folding, cutting, and prep for delivery.
• Support folder configuration setups for special processes (e.g., perforating, scoring, slitting/trimming) and for various folding configurations (e.g., parallel, gate, accordion).
• Perform process-related troubleshooting and correction; escalating complex machine issues as needed.
• Ensure make-ready times and materials used are minimized through proper planning of work.
• Perform other bindery operations such as cutting, punching, shrink-wrapping, stitching, padding, and round cornering.
• Maintain consistent product inspection, before, during, and after production runs to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency.
• Perform routine preventative machine maintenance under the direction and supervision of operators and document it in the maintenance binder.
• Follow daily schedule for workload and communicates problems or concerns, assisting in resolutions in a timely manner.
• Read and interpret job tickets, layouts, and specifications to ensure finished products adhere to customer specifications.
• Support verification efforts to ensure accuracy of folds, final sizes, and crossovers on signatures; and no marking.
• Complete all required documentation and data entry to support accurate machine records and inventory tracking.
• Load component materials onto machine bindery equipment to prepare for startup.
• Follow proper safety procedures for operating bindery equipment.
• Assist with cleanup and maintain a neat and orderly work area.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, and a minimum of one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 1 years of experience operating machine bindery equipment in a commercial print or packaging environment.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical maintenance
• Must be able to read and interpret rulers, scales, and other measurement devices.
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