PC Folder Operator

Job Description

Job Summary: The Folder Operator is responsible for reading work orders to provide customers with their printing needs-from business cards, banners, folders, posters, calendars, and mailers to full, multiple component complex projects. Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to:

Understand Bindery and Folder related specifications

Read and understand the job ticket and work order

Understand customer quality requirements

Understand and use proofs in checking cutting attributes

Demonstrate the ability to: Make ready the folder including:

Setting gates and paper paths

Setting detectors

Preparing the paper to infeed properly

Achieving rapid size changeovers

Setting folder for perforating or scoring

Set up and troubleshoot any inconsistencies

Demonstrate the ability to operate the folder at production speeds including:

Loading and feeding paper

Running folder at high speed

Inspecting fold variation

Running light and heavy paper weights

Demonstrate skills in inspecting product for quality attributes including:

Accurate trim

Cover and text printing attributes

Excessive marking

Hold registers and QualityRequired SkillsQualifications:

High school diploma/GED with experience or vocational/technical certification.

Minimum of 3 years as Folder Operator, with good record of accuracy in folding operations and producing quality products.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Able to apply written instructions to machine set-up and maintenance.

Possess mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers and fractions.

Reliable attendance, punctuality, and attention to workstation.

Standing for prolonged periods of time - up to 8 hours or more per day.

Frequent lifting of objects up to 50 lbs.

Work areas may have fluorescent lighting and air conditioning.

The noise level is usually moderate to loud.

Fast-paced environment subject to numerous schedule and priority changes and short notice activity.

Job Requirements:

Consistently demonstrate proficiency and understanding in the use of:

Demonstrate skill in folder preventative maintenance

Demonstrate understanding of folder production time requirements and company standards

Demonstrate understanding of quality limitations and capabilities of the folder

Demonstrate proper materials in staging before, during and after operation

Standard Operating Procedures

Non-conforming material

Quality control

Possess the ability to work with management to achieve company goals including customer satisfaction and company profitability

Demonstrate proficiency in the use of data collection system and display consistency and accuracy in meeting data collection requirements specified in the quality documentation and by management

Demonstrate willingness to accept direction from supervisors, management, and peers to improve quality and performance

Demonstrate willingness to work with peers and other departments to improve quality and performance.

Additional Duties: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. You will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by your supervisor.

Full-time