Saddle Stitch Operator

Job Summary:

The Finishing Operator sets up and operates the Saddle Stitch Binding Line.

Essential Functions:

• Perform job duties and conducts self in accordance with Allen Press, Inc. core values in alignment with Company Vision.
• Read project specification sheet to determine setup specifications and instructions.
• Make sure product is staged correctly at the machine.
• Ability to set up and operate a saddle binder (Muller Martini), collator, and three knife trimmer.
• Able to make mechanical adjustments to the machine as necessary.
• Make sure signatures are set up correctly for gathering.
• Making sure staples and covers are applied correctly and books are trimmed to specifications.
• Ensure a high quality of the product being produced.
• Ability to set up and operate a high speed automated packaging line, ink jet printer, controller, stacker, and strappers.
• Ensure accuracy of the mail list and customer specific templates.
• Ability to properly sort, sack, and stack bound printed matter on pallets per USPS requirements.
• Preparation of palletized mail shipments by wrapping them and applying proper postal documentation.
• Verification of inventory figures after the mailings have been completed.
• Oversee helpers while staging, loading, and stacking finished products.
• Ability to follow quality control guidelines.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment failure and or product failure.
• Conduct and/or oversee preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Follow safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain records of daily production.
• Examine finished product for defects.
• Ability to assist in other areas as production levels require.