
Stitcher Operator
- Monroe, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Sheet-fed Offset Print • Fulfillment / Distribution Logistics
- Dynamic Digital & Large Format Print • Packaging Design & Print
- Mailing • Marketing Promotions
- Bindery & Finishing • Promotional Products
- Online (e-commerce) Solutions • Workflow Automation Solutions
Reports to:Director of Manufacturing Operations
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Department:Bindery
Location/Shift:Monroe, Ohio / 2nd ShiftEssential Function:The Stitcher Operator is responsible for operating stitching machines, producing high quality printing jobs, to meet customer and company expectations, in a cost-effective manner while meeting strict deadlines.Experience:
Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience operating stitching equipment in a print environment.Job Duties and General Expectations:
- Excellent eye for detail
- Highly motivated with a positive attitude and ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions
- Communicate effectively with manufacturing personnel
- Have a minimum knowledge of computers (knowledge of PSI is a plus)
- Keep accurate and complete daily records for data collection
- Meet company and departmental standards, including: Customer Requirements, Compliance, Safety, Quality, etc.
- Follow Lahlouh ISO Quality Procedures and Work Instructions, and complete forms and checklists as necessary
- Follow Lahlouh policies outlined in the company handbook
- Work overtime and weekends, and in other departments as business needs dictate
- Perform other duties as required
- Attend department and company meetings
- Assist in training new and temporary employees
- Keep work area clean
- Follow team leader instructions for Bindery processes
- Operating knowledge of stitching machines, including troubleshooting
- Ability to set up various book sizes, including 3, 5 and 6 pockets plus cover feeder and 4th and 5th knives.
- Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly maintenance on stitching equipment
- Keep jobs and production floor clean and organized
- Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to push/pull loaded pallet jacks and/or rolling carts
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and 75 pounds on occasion
- Communicate any job specifics issues or other pertinent information regarding jobs to the next shift, if necessary
- High school graduate/GED