Bindery Operator/Collater - Hartford, United States - LPi

Description

We are currently looking for a Bindery Operator in our Hartford, CT facility. We are looking for hardworking individuals with a mechanical aptitude We will provide on-the-job training Come work for a company with an excellent culture and an opportunity for you to grow your skills

In this role you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the folding and booklet bindery equipment. This position will also interpret orders to determine document arrangement and number of copies.

Hours for this position will be:
Monday: 2:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuesday: 4:30 pm - 3:00 am
Wednesday: 4:30 pm - 3:00 am
Thursday: 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Friday: 2:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Essential Duties

Sets up and operated equipment as trained in accordance with management's direction, job specifications, safe operating guidelines, and LPi processes to provide high quality printed publications.

Responsible for turning on and setting-up collating machines according to the press run list, add or remove paper grids, set for the size of paper to collate, stitch type, and trim and fold for the job to be performed.

Loads uncollated copies into collating machine and feed tray while following specified page order so that each page is fed into a separate feed tray.

Runs single sets of copies to calibrate the job.

Operates the machine to collate the publications, following standard operating procedures, and checks for correct information by continually monitoring finished copes for quality and accuracy.

Maintains logs for production measures and history of equipment, parts, and repairs.
Troubleshoots and performs maintenance, including cleaning the equipment
Boxes, labels, and prepares collated publications for shipping.
Actively participate in available Continuous Improvement (CI) training to enhance knowledge and use of CI tools. Participate in CI initiatives by submitting Opportunities, Problems and Ideas (OPIs) and by working on solution implementation. Collaborate cross functionally and cross-center to further generate ideas and knowledge sharing.

Skill and Knowledge Requirements
Basic computer knowledge
Dependable self-starter
Excellent time management skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong mechanical aptitude
Ability to apply written instructions to machine setup and maintenance
Skills to set up, operate and maintain collating equipment
Understating of the flow of product and associated recordkeeping
Knowledge of quality parameters for printed materials processed though collating area
Knowledge and skills related to continuous improvement including: waste reduction, 5S, standardization, point-of-use storage, quality at the source, etc
Must be able to speak and read English

WHY LPI?

We believe that where you work matters and that our employees make a difference. We're passionate about serving our customers with the resources they need to engage with the next generation.

For five decades LPi has been the leader in print and digital communication and has helped thousands of nonprofits, churches, and communities intentionally communicate with their audience and grow their engagement.

Our Core Values are pivotal to our employee satisfaction.

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We are an equal opportunity employer

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