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Bindery Operator 2

CJK Group
Pontiac, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2025
Sheridan Pontiac offers a versatile portfolio of creative and marketing production solutions that will inspire companies to think differently about how they take their brand to market. We've got the expertise to guide customers through what's possible, to execute reliably, and to deliver with passion because we care about the brand as much as our customers do.

Summary: Sheridan is looking for a Bindery Operator 2. This person will set up, adjust and operate a variety of auxiliary binding machines containing several cutting heads, control surfaces or other attachments (i.e. inkjet and mailing devices, case making & decorating equipment, folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding/gluing machines and/or set up automatic bindery machines containing multiple functions and station capabilities (power paper cutters, power collators and gatherers, power folders, power speed binder) which can be electromechanically combined with other equipment and devices to produce a complete bindery and finishing unit that processes printed sheets into final books, catalogs, manuals, directories, magazines or other completed products.

Responsibilities:
  • Inspect equipment for safety issues.
  • May operate automatic adhesive binding machines (perfect binders) that contain numerous interrelated process stations that are fed collated sheets or signatures and perform such functions as vibrating, milling, roughening, gluing, covering, and delivering or stacking completed books, magazines, or catalogs.
  • Make the necessary adjustments to coordinate the multiple workstations on a single machine.
  • Direct crew though all aspects of production.
  • Monitor quality, output, and productivity.
  • Job requires ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • General knowledge of the more complex bindery machines (i.e. fully automatic binding machines (perfect binders), multiple station collators and multiple folding units, either individually or combined) to perform the full range of standard and specialized folds of printed materials.
  • Thorough knowledge of the set-up, operating requirements, procedures, capabilities and limitations of one or more bindery machines to perform the full range of standard and specialized folding, collating and cutting of printed materials to complete a combined finishing product.
  • Ability to read and interpret written work orders or other job specifications containing bindery requirements which indicate the number and sequence of machine operations required to complete the work and to maintain dimensional accuracy in accordance with instructions provided; independently makes decisions on the type of equipment to be used.
  • Knowledge of the quality and machining requirements of various coated and uncoated types of paper stock.
  • Skill in setting up and adjusting machines for finishing operations and to refine such adjustments for the weight, color, machinability, and quality of paper stock being used and to prevent machining impressions on the printed materials.
  • Must be able to calculate distances, clearances, and fits in combining machines.
  • Skill in using the full range of standard and specialized tools and devices to adjust and maintain the functional accuracy and operating conditions of the bindery machines.
  • Mechanical skills using small hand tools, and necessary safety requirements.
  • Skill to read and understand instructions to fulfill each individual job.
  • A team player who works well with others.
  • Additional job requirements may be listed on the staffing requisition.
Sheridan Pontiac has what you are looking for in a CAREER
  • Extensive growth and development opportunities
  • Competitive starting pay (based on experience) $17.75-$23.00
  • Shift differential premium for 2nd and 3rd shifts
  • Excellent comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, & Voluntary Life Insurance, Disability (long and short term) and much more, eligible after 30 days
  • Company paid Term Life Insurance and STD
  • 401K Company match
  • Paid Holidays in addition to a generous Paid Time Off package
Connect with Us: Want to learn more about Sheridan Pontiac?

Salary : $18 - $23

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