Cutter and Folder Operator

The ideal candidate(s) for this position will have Printing/Bindery experience, along with a minimum of 3 years Cutter and Folder experience.

Pre-set side guide, fold plates, fold rollers, and any slitting blades or perforators required
Adjusts and sets up folder for correct pagination, panel placement, bleed limitations and panel sizes
Load sheets onto feeder and jog sheets into proper positions to determine final settings of units in item #2 for completion of job
May jog folded signatures or brochures for use in the next operation or for shipment to customer
Responsible for layout and setup of cutter sequences and programming sequences into computer to efficiently separate the job into individual segments
Change knives and lubricate as needed as recommended by manufacturer’s specifications
Record job information on load tags and time sheets
Must be capable of reading and understanding job instructions for each aspect of any given job process for this particular machine
Must have knowledge of paper stocks and how they react to folding processes and determine when scoring is necessary
Maintains the machine daily as to lubrication, dust filter cleaning and keeps the area around each machine clean for a safe work environment
Other duties as assigned including cleaning the workplace area

Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible experience in bindery or equivalent combination of related training and experience
Knowledge of bindery finishing in the printing industry
Physical requirements include long term standing, frequent bending and medium to heavy lifting up to 50LBS
Need to have basic computer skills
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

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