Folder Operator jobs in Maryland

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Setting up, maintaining and repairing any machinery or equipment in the Finishing Department.
• Review job specifications and plan work process to ensure meeting of customer specifications.
• Pre-set side guide, fold plates, fold rollers, and any slitting blades or perforators required.
• Load sheets onto feeder and jog sheets into proper positions
• Adjust machine during production run as required for, adherence to all quality and customer requirements.
• Ensure the completion of jobs meeting quality and quantity requirements
• May jog folded signatures or brochures for use in the next operation or for shipment to customer.
• Examine cut material for any imperfections and adjust computer program as needed.
• May operate two or more machines simultaneously.
• Observes all safety rules, works in a safe manner.
• Verifies size, color, and type of paper and color of ink from job order. Has good knowledge of product and materials used to produce product.
• Completes and maintains all required paperwork accurately.
• Perform daily cleaning of machine.
• Completes repair of machines when needed.
• Troubleshoot machine issues and problem solve as needed.
• Reports any concerns to ensure that both technical and workflow issues are addressed and optimized.
• Ensures equipment is optimized and operating within required standards in terms of process controls, planned maintenance schedules, make ready and running standards.
• Running other bindery equipment such as paper drills, punches, laminators, coiling machines, and shrink-wrap machines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• At least 10 or more years of running different bindery/finishing equipment.
• Knowledge of how to run and maintain different folder, cutter and stitcher machines.
• Ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions and job jackets.

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

BENEFITS

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Hyattsville, MD 20781
• Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person