Location
Pennsylvania | United States
Job description
Binder Operator
Coordinates the activities of employees assigned to the line to bind signatures into quality book blocks.
Essential Functions:
- Ensures proper glue application, spine wrap, and formation of spine
- Oversees conveyor system (saws, hopper, guides, and pressure for saw and belts) leading to stackers and trimmers.
- Responsible for setting the scanner to ensure proper collation.
- Responsible for perfect bind preparations
- Maintains a ready supply of glue(s), End sheets, Spine Wrap, etc.
- Keeps hot melt glue pre-melters filled in order to have a ready supply for production
- Determines types of cold glue needed for various weights of paper and oversees the changing of one type of glue to another
- Responsible for preparing the machine for paper covers
- Responsible for keeping the area clean and safe.
- Responsible for daily job reports to summarize what has been completed for the shift and communicate any problems incurred.
- Second shift - Maintain machine and perform daily PM.
- Obtains and interprets job orders.
- Sets up the machine to the job specification.
- Reports all unsafe acts of crew members, unsafe and/or improperly functioning machine conditions, quality problems, incorrect/questionable job order information including any failure to reach/obtain order quantities to the supervisor immediately.
- Lube and clean the machine as necessary.
- Drains and cleans the hot melt pots.
- Performs op. p/m responsibilities during scheduled p/m’s
- Works with maintenance personnel to correct any mechanical or electrical problems during scheduled preventive maintenance
- Assist with training others as needed
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Able to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to read job bags and use a ruler
- Strong attention to detail
- Must be able to work 12-hour shifts (7:30 am-7:30 pm or 7:30 pm-7:30 am) including weekends and holidays
Job Type: Full-time
Work Remotely: No
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental Insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
Are you able to commute to Fairfield, PA?
Education:
High school or equivalent
Experience:
Binder Operator: 2 years (Preferred)
BPG-USA is an Equal Opportunity Employe
Join the dynamic and ambitious team at BPG USA! With our unwavering commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we are on a journey to set new industry standards and exceed expectations. We have access to a vast network of resources and expertise, enabling us to deliver cutting-edge solutions to the book printing industry. At BPG USA, we highly value our employees and are committed to providing an environment that fosters growth and development. If you're passionate about making a difference and driving innovation, join us on our journey to becoming the best in the business.
Company: Berryville Graphics, Inc. - Site Fairfield
Country: United States of America
State/Region: Pennsylvania
City: Faitfield
Postal Code: 17320
Job ID: 263480
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