Overview
Job Summary: Alcom is looking for an experienced Stitcher/Folder/Cutter Finisher at our Harleysville, PA facility. In this position, you will perform manual and machine operator tasks in the set-up, production run, and maintenance of printing finishing equipment. You will be responsible to meet on time delivery, high quality expectations, and customer specifications in a safe and efficient manner.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Oversees that all safety procedures are being followed and that any unsafe conditions are corrected or reported to the manager.
- Ability to read and understand the job jacket to set-up the job based on those instructions.
- Visually inspects product and uses measuring instruments to check conformance with job specifications.
- Responsible to establish and maintain the quality of a job within the tolerances.
- Uses all technologies, features, and materials necessary to maximize productivity during the production of jobs.
- Inputs accurate information into the data collection process.
- Performs preventative maintenance on all finishing equipment as needed.
- Responsible for recording all repairs and maintenance in maintenance log books.
- Responsible for maintaining and understanding all tools and instruments to operate and maintain the finishing equipment.
- Informs Supervisor as to parts or service required to keep digital finishing equipment performing at the maximum level.
- Is familiar with Material Safety Data Sheets.
- Maintains the area for cleanliness in the area of equipment that is in operation.
- Takes cutting orders and sets up cutter in accordance with instructions.
- Sets automatic programs into machines for maximum productivity.
- Performs job make-ready by setting up and adjusting cutter, feeder, folder, stitcher, perfect binder, three-knife trimmer, drill press and/or delivery.
- Starts machine and runs a few samples through to check for accuracy.
- Submits samples to supervisor for final approval.
- Closely observes materials delivered off machine to insure that it is maintaining quality standards.
- Tags all work completed with description and operators name. This includes keeping separate the samples.
- Instructs others in technical and mechanical operations of equipment.
- Follows specific packing instructions according to the job jacket.
Job Requirements:
- The ability to read and understand written instructions on a job jacket, or from a supervisor to set-up the digital finishing equipment and carry out instructions to produce a job.
- Ability to read and understand written instructions including those dealing with dimensions and quantity.
- Good knowledge of cutter machine operation and set-up practices. Knowledge of the operation and function of other digital finishing equipment and machinery. Good math skills and knowledge of simple computer operations.
- Thorough knowledge of problem solving techniques. Knowledge of all procedures required to safely operate a guillotine cutting machine and associated finishing equipment.
- Must be able to lift 40lbs.
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED plus experience or vocational/technical degree.
Bindery/Finishing Experience Required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
