Job Description
BINDERY OPERATOR (Cutter)
DAY SHIFT, M-F
Western Printing - 701 Enterprise St N, Aberdeen, SD
Western Printing offers a great work environment and fosters a culture of teamwork, employee engagement, performance excellence, and customer advocacy.
Western Printing provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision. STD/AD&D, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, generous PTO, 401K match, and a bonus plan.
Job Purpose: Set up and operate bindery machinery such as a cutter to produce a quality printed product.
Key Responsibilities:
Set up, operate and maintain bindery equipment, including folder, sticher or cutter to produce a printed product for the customer.
Follow work orders and customer specs accurately.
Monitor work and adjust machine controls for lengths and thickness of folds, along with adjusting speeds.
Load/unload paper utilizing forklift.
Math skills to ensure accuracy when cutting paper for specific jobs.
Operate forklift to move rolls of paper and other items.
Make trial runs to verify accuracy of machine set-ups.
Adhere to quality best practices for inspecting and monitoring the output on the machine.
Keep work area clean and organized.
General maintenance and troubleshooting on machine.
Assist with hand bindery work as directed.
Comply with all company policies and safety protocols.
Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) related to job function and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’S).
Work OT as required.
Knowledge/Skills:
High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
Bindery operator experience preferred or machine operations experience helpful.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs.
Good communication skills and able to get along with others.
Mechanical aptitude desired.
Forklift operation.
Commitment to company values.
Job Offers are contingent on passing pre-employment screenings (background check and drug test).
*Western Printing is an equal opportunity employer.
Full-time