Bindery Operator

About Lakeside Book Company

Lakeside Book Company is the largest book manufacturer in North America — and we love books. Every title we produce matters, and so does every hand that helps make it. Our people are at the heart of our success, and our mission is simple:
Keep the world reading.

Shift: Days 7am-3pm

Starting Rate: $23.47-$29.50 per hour

Incentives:

• $100 Safety Shoe Reimbursement
• $100 Safety Glasses Reimbursement
• Company will provide all tools necessary
• Training provided

Work Hours: Days 8 hr shifts

Location: 600 State Road 32 West, Crawfordsville, IN 47933

• 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).
• Inspect equipment for safety issues.
• Operate automatic adhesive binding machines (perfect binders) that contain numerous interrelated process stations.
• Make needed adjustments to coordinate the multiple work stations on a single machine.
• Direct crew through all aspects of production. Monitor quality, output, and productivity.

• Thorough knowledge of the setup, adjustment, procedures, capabilities and limitations of equipment to perform the full range of standard and specialized binding, folding, collating, and cutting of printed materials to complete a finished product.
• Comprehensive knowledge of machinability of different paper weights, sizes, kinds and colors to identify paper conditions (e.g. excessive moisture or curling).
• Knowledge of limitations and capabilities of all machines used for unusual set‑ups or machine combinations to produce unique printed materials.
• Ability to use the full range of standard and specialized tools and devices to adjust and maintain functional accuracy and operating conditions of the bindery machines.
• Skill in making difficult adjustments to powered machines using hand tools (e.g. wrenches, screwdrivers, punches, knives) and specialized hand tools supplied by the manufacturer.
• Skill in operating complicated bindery equipment such as folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding/gluing machines.
• Ability to read and interpret written work indicating the number and sequence of machine operations required to complete the work and maintain dimensional accuracy.

• 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Please contact  to request accommodation.

Please note:

This job posting outlines key responsibilities and expectations for the role. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.