Operator II 2ND SHIFT

Pregis; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis is seeking a Bindery Operator in Aurora, IL to operate and maintain binding, folding, and finishing machinery, ensuring high-quality finished materials.

You will troubleshoot mechanical issues, perform routine maintenance, and supervise the crew to meet productivity and cost targets while following Pregis policies.

The role requires strong communication, mechanical aptitude, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with bindery equipment and finishing processes.
• Ability to follow SOPs and maintain safety.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate bindery machines including cutters, folders, collators, stitchers, and binding/gluing equipment.
• May operate automatic binding machines with multiple functions and stations.
• Produce complete bindery and finishing units to create final products.
• Inspect equipment for safety and perform maintenance as needed.
• Direct crew and monitor quality, output and productivity.
• Maintain accurate counts on every job and uphold Pregis procedures.

Skills

MBO folder

Vacuum table converting

Coaching & communication

Teamwork

Shift communication

Safety compliance

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Binding machines

Inkjet devices

Power paper cutters

Job description

Summary of Job

The Bindery Operator's job involvesoperating and maintaining machinery to bind, fold, and finish printed materials.They are responsible for cutting, folding, binding, and trimming to produce finished products.The role also includes tasks like troubleshooting mechanical issues, performing scheduled maintenance, and maintaining operational efficiency.

This position requires the ideal candidates to have strong communication skills, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, teamwork-oriented environment. Under the direction of the Production Supervisor and/or Operations Manager, the Bindery Operator ensures the highest quality products at the lowest possible cost, while meeting company standards for quality and performance, customer specifications and delivery requirements, in accordance with Pregis policies and procedures.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate a variety of auxiliary binding machines containing several cutting heads, control surfaces or other attachments i.e. inkjet and mailing devices, case making & decorating equipment, folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding/gluing machines.

• May set up automatic bindery machines containing multiple functions and station capabilities (power paper cutters, power collators and gatherers, power folders, power speed binder) which can be electromechanically combined with other equipment and devices.

• To produce a complete bindery and finishing unit that processes printed sheets into final books, catalogs, manuals, directories, magazines or other completed products.

• Inspect equipment for safety issues/reasons.

• May operate automatic adhesive binding machines (perfect Binders) that contain numerous interrelated process stations that are fed collated sheets or signatures and perform such functions as vibrating, milling, roughening, gluing, covering and delivering or stacking completed books, magazines or catalogs.

• Make needed adjustments to coordinate the multiple workstations on a single machine.

• Direct crew through all aspects of production. monitor quality, output and productivity.

• Performs cleaning as required according to Pregis Standard Operating Procedure 1.01 and as directed.

• Fully understands and maintains accurate counts on every job.

• Maintains a safe work environment.

Competency (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Experience with mbo folder and vacuum table converting a plus.

• Ability to take coaching well and communicate respectfully with others.

• Promote positive teamwork culture.

• Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with team and during shift transition.

• Knowledgeable of safety requirements and guidelines in manufacturing/warehouse environment

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture.

Environment

• Exposure to moving equipment.

• Inside work

• Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Humidity may exceed 80%

• Noise may exceed 85dB+

• Personal Protective Equipment required.

Physical Characteristics

• Frequent standing, stooping

• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs.)

• Occasional typing/keyboarding