Operator II Bindery

Pregis Corporation; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bindery Operator to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will operate and maintain specialized machinery to bind and finish printed materials, ensuring high-quality production while adhering to safety standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, demonstrating strong mechanical skills and effective communication. This opportunity offers a competitive hourly wage and the chance to contribute to a company that values innovation and teamwork in the packaging industry.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate and maintain binding machinery.
• Experience in troubleshooting mechanical issues.
• Knowledge of safety inspections for equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate various binding machines.
• Produce finished products from printed sheets.
• Direct crew and monitor production quality.

Skills

mechanical aptitude

strong communication skills

teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

auxiliary binding machines

automatic adhesive binding machines

power paper cutters

power collators

power folders

Job description

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business-We're in the "Wow" Business

Pregis is Hiring!

Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

Job Title: Operator II - Bindery

Classification:Hourly

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Department:Mailer Production

Shift: 6pm-6am 2-2-3

Summary of Job

The Bindery Operator's job involves operating 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 though all aspects of production. monitor quality, output and productivity.

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Pregis's total compensation package. The hourly base pay range for this role is estimated to be $24 to $27.

Compensation details listed in US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits. Learn more about Benefits at Pregis.

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Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

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