Bindery Operator
Louisville, KY - USA
Job Summary
RO L E OV E RV I E W
Youll operate and maintain a full suite of bindery equipmentcutters folders stitchers coaters die-cutters laminatorsin a high-volume offset and digital print facility serving e-commerce fulfillment clients. A bindery mistake here doesnt just slow things downit shows up in thousands of customer orders.
R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S
Set up calibrate and operate guillotine cutters programmable cutting systems buckle and knife folders saddle stitchers UV coaters die-cutting equipment laminators drilling machines and related bindery machinery
Read and interpret job tickets and work orders then execute precise finishing operations including trimming folding scoring perforating stitching coating laminating and drilling to exact specifications
Inspect output continuously throughout each run for dimensional accuracy finish quality and consistencycatching errors before they multiply across a high-volume job
Troubleshoot equipment issues in real time and perform basic maintenance to keep machines running without waiting for outside help
Coordinate with press operators and production staff to ensure jobs move through bindery on schedule and meet daily deadlines
Track bindery supplies restock materials as needed and package finished products correctly for shipping or fulfillment
Follow all safety protocols around moving equipment sharp blades and heavy materials
W H AT W E R E L O O K I N G F O R
Prior bindery or finishing experience in a commercial or digital print environmentyouve run cutters folders and stitchers before and know how to dial in a setup quickly
Ability to read job tickets measure accurately and maintain tight tolerances across frequent job changeovers
Physical capability to stand for full shifts lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and handle repetitive motions with good hand-eye coordination
High attention to detail and quality control instinctsyou catch problems before they become customer-facing disasters
Comfortable in a fast-paced high-volume production environment where the work pace doesnt let up and the job mix changes constantly
S C H E D U L E & C O N D I T I O N S
Monday through Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm at our Louisville KY facility. This is a standing physically active role in a production environment with equipment noise frequent lifting bending reaching and operation of machinery with moving parts and sharp blades.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical Vision Dental 401K and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Nesco Resource is a trusted staffing and employment agency delivering staffing services and recruitment solutions for employers and job seekers nationwide.