What are the responsibilities and job description for the PC Folder Operator position at BioTouch?
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 Quality
Required Skills
Qualifications :
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.
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