Johnson & Quin, Inc. · 17 hours ago
Bindery Mechanic - Third Shift
Niles,IL,US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expJohnson & Quin, Inc. specializes in producing large volume direct mail and integrated communication campaigns for well-known marketing companies throughout the U.S. The Bindery Mechanic is responsible for the timely and efficient set-up and operation of various binding equipment, ensuring quality production and adherence to job specifications.
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Responsibilities
Read job ticket to understand how the folder/affixer/cutter will need to be set up
Interprets the required finished measurements for each piece, card, placement, folds to be made and print placement
Reviews job tickets daily for any changes that have been made to the job and determines necessary adjustments
Manually adjusts blades for proper trimming established from the job ticket
Ensure the proper trim layout is provided in the job ticket
Measures the layout and converts dimensions to program the guillotine cutter
Programs the channels of the guillotine cutter to store the proper settings to execute the job
Prior to starting the job, verify the final piece size and place letter in the outer envelope to assure the correct window positioning of the address block and bar code
After reviewing the job ticket, organizes personalized cards and carriers, determining sequence flow
Sets up the card feeding, gluing, cameras (if appropriate on match jobs), and folder attachments per job specifications
Verifies placement of card on carrier and that the fold will pass the tap test for mailing
From information on the job ticket, prepares tray markers to indicate the components within the tray and sets up a missing numbers list
Run samples of the job and make adjustments to equipment to assure the proper finished product as indicated by the job ticket and obtain supervisor approval before running full production
Operates folder/affixer/cutter throughout production constantly maintaining production standards and checking for consistent quality
Trays or palletizes finished product for streamlining to next department
Continuously assures that equipment is properly and safely maintained (i.e, guards are in place, greasing and lubing machine, alerting supervisor of any malfunctions, change blades, cleans flatbed, etc.)
Completes time and production sheets in a timely and neat manner; enters correct information into the Monarch Shop Floor system as well as uses the time clocks
Completes other various duties as assigned by supervisor
Adheres to all Security Policies and Procedures as referenced in the Employee Security Handbook
Qualification
Required
5 years of experience setting-up and operating roll-fed continuous folding equipment (MBO, Stahl, Cleveland, GBR) with Spedo or MBO sheeters
5 years' experience setting up and operating cutters (Lawson)
5 years setting up affixing equipment (Kirk-Rudy, MBO, Gavehren) with camera match systems (MCS, Keyence, Lake Image)
Familiarity with reading and interpreting job tickets and working with sequence numbers
Strong mechanical abilities
Good written and verbal communications skills
Flexible to work different shifts and with different bindery equipment
Lifting ability up to 50 pounds
Must be able to read handwritten and computerized documents
Must have manual dexterity
Must be able to communicate both orally and in writing
Lift, push/pull up to 50 pounds and bend to load pallets or trays
Be able to stand or walk up to 8 hours daily
Company
Johnson & Quin, Inc.
Johnson & Quin is a marketing and advertising company specializing in direct mail production and integrated marketing services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase