Sheet Stitching Technician

Akers Packaging Service; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Akers Packaging Service in La Porte, IN is seeking a Stitcher Operator to operate and adjust the stitcher machine for stitching flat sheets of paper. This role emphasizes quality and safety in a fast-paced manual labor environment.

Responsibilities include set-up, running, and inspection of stitched outputs, maintaining equipment, and adhering to company policies. This full-time position requires reliability and flexibility to work extended hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Operate the stitcher machine to set up, run, and adjust stitching.
• Inspect finished work and ensure quality standards.
• Able to work in excess of 40 hours as needed.
• Follow safety policies, including Lock-Out Tag-Out.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Set-up, operating and quality of the Stitcher.
• Examines work order to determine work instructions.
• Set stitchers for specified length and thickness of stitch and threads stitching wire into the machine.
• Starts machine and makes trial run.
• Readjusts machine setup if necessary.
• Assists in feeding and off bearing machine.
• Oils, greases, and cleans machine parts and makes minor repairs to keep machine in working condition.
• Inspects completed work.
• Must observe all safety policies and procedures, including Lock-Out Tag-Out policy.
• Ability to work in excess of 40 hours, as business needs arise
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Any other task or duty that is deemed necessary by management

Job description

Akers Packaging Service in La Porte, IN is seeking a Stitcher Operator to operate and adjust the stitcher machine for stitching flat sheets of paper. This role emphasizes quality and safety in a fast-paced manual labor environment.

Responsibilities include set-up, running, and inspection of stitched outputs, maintaining equipment, and adhering to company policies. This full-time position requires reliability and flexibility to work extended hours as needed.