Description of Position
This position operates a variety of conventional and digital finishing equipment. Bindery operators perform complex operations and maintain established production levels that result in high-quality printed materials that support the mission of the University of Minnesota.
Responsibilities for this appointment include the following (list is not inclusive of all possible tasks for this position and does not limit the assignment of related tasks).
50% Digital Finishing Equipment Operation
• Set up and operate digital finishing equipment, including an Ibis Smart-binder system and slitter/cutter/creaser/folder for high-end digitally printed materials.
30% Conventional Bindery Equipment Operation
• Set up and operate large folders, cutters, stitcher-trimmers, and scoring equipment
• Set up and operate small bindery equipment, including small folders, small stitchers, drill, round corner machine, coil binder, coil and GBC punches, shrink wrapper, and other miscellaneous equipment.
• Perform make-ready and operate equipment with optimal efficiency while maintaining high quality output.
10% Communication
• Work collaboratively with coworkers within the Bindery and with other work groups.
• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with all Printing and Mailing staff.
• Interact with co-workers and customers in a positive and respectful manner.
• Read and understand printed job tickets.
• Follow established production methods to ensure successful finishing of printed materials.
• Enter job information into electronic job management system and track each task completed for timekeeping and billing purposes.
• Communicate effectively with supervisor and shipping staff.
10% Maintenance
• Maintain neat and organized work area.
• Perform appropriate preventative maintenance procedures on equipment.
• Follow established safety rules and procedures.
Essential Functions of the Position
• Successfully perform digital and conventional bindery production work, including the efficient set up and operation of bindery equipment and completion of hand work tasks.
• Follow established procedures, work collaboratively to meet established deadlines, and provide a high level of customer service.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a production environment.