Bindery Operator
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Manufacturing Production
Lahlouh’s business model is built on solving end to end supply chain problems, not simply processing transactional print orders. Lahlouh is a partner that focuses on developing collaborative, comprehensive solutions that endeavor to meet all the communication needs of our clients’ dynamic and evolving marketplaces.
Core capabilities include: Sheet‑fed offset print, Fulfillment / Distribution logistics, Dynamic digital print, Packaging Design, Mailing, Marketing promotions, Full service bindery and assembly, Promotions, Online Solutions.
Position: Bindery Operator
Reports to: Bindery Foreman
FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt
Department: Bindery
Location/Shift: Monroe/Blue Ash, Ohio / 2nd Shift
The Bindery Operator Position must be an expert operating at least 3 core bindery machines. The 6 core machines are Stitcher, Cutter, Folder, Folder/Gluer, Die Cutter or Collator. The operator must produce high quality printing jobs to meet customer and company expectations, in a cost‑effective manner while meeting strict deadlines.
Experience:Minimum 3 to 5 years experience operating 3 core machines in a print environment.
Job Duties and General Expectations:- Excellent eye for detail
- Highly motivated with a positive attitude and ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to multi‑task
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions
- Follow team leader instructions for Bindery processes
- Communicate effectively with manufacturing personnel
- Have a minimum knowledge of computers (knowledge of PSI is a plus)
- Keep accurate and complete daily records for data collection
- Meet company and departmental standards, including:
Customer Requirements, Compliance, Safety, Quality, etc. - Follow Lahlouh ISO Quality Procedures and Work Instructions, and complete forms and checklists as necessary
- Follow Lahlouh policies outlined in the company handbook
- Work overtime and weekends, and in other departments as business needs dictate
- Perform other duties as required
- Attend department and company meetings
- Assist in training new and temporary employees
- Keep jobs and production floor clean and organized
- Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to push/pull loaded pallet jacks and/or rolling carts
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and 75 pounds on occasion
- Communicate any job specifics issues or other pertinent information regarding jobs to the next shift, if necessary
- Operating knowledge of stitching machines, including troubleshooting
- Ability to set up various book sizes, including 3, 5, and 6 pockets plus cover feeder and 4th and 5th knives
- Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly maintenance on stitching equipment
- Operating knowledge of cutting machines, including troubleshooting
- Ability to cut a variety of jobs, including business cards
- Ability to assist with special projects, including step books and crossovers
- Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly maintenance on cutting machines
- Operating knowledge of folder machines, including troubleshooting
- Ability to fold in many different configurations
- Ability to fold paper from 27# text to 120# cover
- Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly maintenance on folding machines
- Operating knowledge of fold/glue machines, including troubleshooting
- Ability to fold in many different configurations using a hot melt glue unit
- Ability to fold paper from 65# cover to 120# cover
- Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly maintenance on fold/glue machines
- Operating knowledge of die cutting machines, including troubleshooting
- Ability to set up and run Bobst Speria 106E for die cutting
- Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly maintenance on die cutting machine
- Operating knowledge of Muller collators, including troubleshooting
- Ability to set up various book sizes – minimum 6.5" x 4.25" & maximum 12.625" x 17"
- Caliper stock from 27# pharmaceutical stock up to 24 point board
- Make ready and run up to 24 pockets at once
- Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly maintenance on collating equipment
- High school graduate/GED
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