PC Folder Operator

Job Summary : The Folder Operator is responsible for reading work orders to provide customers with their printing needs-from business cards, banners, folders, posters, calendars, and mailers to full, multiple component complex projects.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties :

• Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to :
• Understand Bindery and Folder related specifications
• Read and understand the job ticket and work order
• Understand customer quality requirements
• Understand and use proofs in checking cutting attributes
• Demonstrate the ability to : Make ready the folder including :
• Setting gates and paper paths
• Setting detectors
• Preparing the paper to infeed properly
• Achieving rapid size changeovers
• Setting folder for perforating or scoring
• Set up and troubleshoot any inconsistencies
• Demonstrate the ability to operate the folder at production speeds including :
• Loading and feeding paper
• Running folder at high speed
• Inspecting fold variation
• Running light and heavy paper weights
• Demonstrate skills in inspecting product for quality attributes including :
• Accurate trim
• Cover and text printing attributes
• Excessive marking
• Hold registers and Quality

Required Skills

Qualifications :

• High school diploma / GED with experience or vocational / technical certification.
• Minimum of 3 years as Folder Operator, with good record of accuracy in folding operations and producing quality products.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to apply written instructions to machine set-up and maintenance.
• Possess mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers and fractions.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and attention to workstation.
• Standing for prolonged periods of time - up to 8 hours or more per day.
• Frequent lifting of objects up to 50 lbs.
• Work areas may have fluorescent lighting and air conditioning.
• The noise level is usually moderate to loud.
• Fast-paced environment subject to numerous schedule and priority changes and short notice activity.

Job Requirements :

Consistently demonstrate proficiency and understanding in the use of :

• Demonstrate skill in folder preventative maintenance
• Demonstrate understanding of folder production time requirements and company standards
• Demonstrate understanding of quality limitations and capabilities of the folder
• Demonstrate proper materials in staging before, during and after operation
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Non-conforming material
• Quality control
• Possess the ability to work with management to achieve company goals including customer satisfaction and company profitability
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of data collection system and display consistency and accuracy in meeting data collection requirements specified in the quality documentation and by management
• Demonstrate willingness to accept direction from supervisors, management, and peers to improve quality and performance
• Demonstrate willingness to work with peers and other departments to improve quality and performance.

Additional Duties : This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. You will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by your supervisor.