Perfect Binding Operator - Quad

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At Quad, the wage range for a Binder Operator pay is based on experience. You have immediate opportunities to advance – driving you to be better than yesterday. As your career progresses, there are multiple upward paths available, as we are continuously looking for our next group of leaders to excel within the organization.



Quad is seeking Perfect Binder Operators for the Martinsburg, WV plant. Will consider candidates that have run other types of Binder equipment as well.



Job Duties include but are not limited to:





+ Operate machine effectively and safely according to standards to ensure a quality product.



+ Perform and document preventative and routine maintenance as needed or assigned.



+ Make ready the stacker, tiers, mail head, mail control.



+ Make ready and run all aspects of the saddle stitcher (pockets, gatherer, stitcher heads, in feed, trimmer, mail table, and mail head, etc.…).



+ Make-ready and run demographic and inkjet.



+ Fill in for other master operators when needed.



+ Assist other master operators with start-ups as possible when their line is down.



+ Support material handlers during continuous and self-supported running (including mail-sacking, skid stacking, pocket filling, cover filling, etc.) and give work direction during downtime and clean-up.



+ Read and understand binding instructions, mailing instructions, and support the BCS system.



+ Ensure proper functioning of safety devices (i.e. guards, stop buttons)



+ Maintain a safe and clean work environment.



+ Perform additional tasks as needed or assigned.





Qualifications





+ 1-2 years of machine operator experience required.



+ Demonstrated skill in mechanics/mechanical aptitude.



+ Ability to read and interpret binding/mailing instructions and operating/maintenance manuals.



+ Knowledge of department safety practices.



+ Good understanding of all Bindery functions/procedures.



+ Good understanding of the co-palletization process, demographics, and selective binding processes.



+ Good understanding of primary causes and remedies for various quality problems.



+ Ability to recognize, identify, analyze, and communicate problem situations and/or factors.



+ Basic computer skills including a good understanding of the BCS System.



+ Willingness to move to other machines.



+ Willingness to work overtime on unscheduled days.



+ Good organizational and time management skills.



+ Strong communication skills; both oral and written.



+ Ability to work easily and productively with others and with minimal supervision.



+ You will work a compressed 3 and 4-day work week geared toward balancing work and family life (12-hour shift (either 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.) including weekends, and holidays).



+ Essential functions of this job include the following: the ability to lift 10-15 pounds continuously, the ability to lift up to 70 pounds occasionally, stand for long hours, use hands and wrists continuously in controlled movement, receive and follow instructions and use vision to identify defects.