What are the responsibilities and job description for the Book Block Case-In Specialist position at Bertelsmann?
Company Overview
Bertelsmann Marketing Services is a leading provider of innovative solutions to the book printing industry. Our commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has enabled us to set new industry standards and exceed expectations.
We have access to a vast network of resources and expertise, allowing us to deliver cutting-edge solutions to our customers. At Bertelsmann, we highly value our employees and are committed to providing an environment that fosters growth and development.
Job Description
The Casing-In Operator will be responsible for coordinating and carrying out activities required to properly and safely trim and case-in book blocks. This includes obtaining and interpreting job orders, setting up the machine to the job specification, checking the quality of materials used, and ensuring accurate reporting.
Responsibilities
- Obtain and interpret job orders.
- Enter necessary job order information into the casing-in unit computer prior to running the job.
- Set up the machine to the job specification.
- Check the quality of materials used, including loose signatures, square book blocks, proper backing and head, tailband, etc.
- Feed cases, crash and paper and glue to the machine, using an electric pallet truck to move materials as needed.
- Complete all necessary paperwork, production reports, and machine log books for accurate reporting purposes.
- Check the quality of work being produced, including glue coverage, proper jacket quality, square-in case, even crease, proper case fit, and ensure stackers are properly set to prevent damage to cased-in and/or jacketed books.
- Direct crews to proper work stations, including setup and close-out procedures, carton unit setup, over component count, machine area clean-up, and proper handwork area when the machine is down.
- Report all unsafe acts of crew members, unsafe and/or improperly functioning machine conditions, quality problems, incorrect/questionable job order information, and any failure to reach/obtain order quantities to the supervisor immediately.
Additional Responsibilities
- Lubricate and clean the machine as necessary on a weekly basis.
- Work with maintenance crews during preventative maintenance on a monthly basis.
- Perform operation and preventive maintenance responsibilities during scheduled PMs.
- Provide machine and area cleanup as needed.
- Change knives as needed, make trimmer pressure pad using bandsaw, and perform minor mechanical repairs.
- Empty trash and clean the machine regularly.
- Assist maintenance with major mechanical problems and repairs.
Requirements
Skills and Qualifications
- High school or equivalent (preferred).
- 2 years of experience in binding (preferred).
Benefits
- 401(k) plan.
- Dental insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Flexible spending account.
- Health insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Vision insurance.
