Bindery Operator Resume Example Northwest Center

BINDERY OPERATOR

Professional Summary

Dedicated manufacturing team member skilled in keeping machines operating and producing specification-compliant products. Background includes working alone or with skilled groups to monitor and maximize work quality. Dependable and hardworking with strong attention to detail. Dependable Machine Operator aiming to apply attention to detail and critical thinking skills to enhance any role. Offering 20+ years of manufacturing performance, including machine repair and maintenance. Skilled in identifying manufacturing issues and collaborating with supervisors to increase quality and avoid downtime.

Skills

Skilled machine operator
Overhead crane operator training
Certified pallet jack operator

Certified Forklift Operator
Skilled machine mechanic

Work History

Bindery Operator | 02/2003 to 09/2013
Northwest Center - Spokane , WA

Checked all finished products to detect and correct uneven paper edges and dimensional errors.
Inserted illustrated pages, extra sheets and collated sets into catalogs, periodicals, directories and other printed products.
Used large-volume hand machine punch and staplers to punch holes into paper sheets.
Used glue machines to glue endpapers, bindings, backings and signatures.
Prepared finished books for shipping by wrapping or packing books and stacking boxes on pallets.
Used cutting and trimming machines to trim edges of books to appropriate size.
Operated gold, silver and colored foil and stamping machines to emboss lettering, designs and numbers on book covers.
Lubricated, cleaned and performed minor repairs to machine parts to keep machines in working condition.
Executed bindery tasks in accordance with company policies, safety protocols and job instructions to maintain consistent, high-quality standards and promote positive business reputation.
Stayed up-to-date on modern bindery techniques to meet market demands and increase quality output.
Checked final products for quality and durability, ensuring high-quality and long-lasting work.
Stitched and glued required areas, including endpapers and bindings, to secure final products.
Examined bindery products for quality issues, such as imperfect bindings, loose pages or uncut threads, and corrected problems prior to customer delivery.
Trimmed book edges using appropriate tools, including cutting machines and hand cutters, to produce skilled finishes.
Maintained continuous bindery machine functionality by adjusting rounding forms and creasing rams to meet job specifications.
Trained new hires in quality and productivity standards to maximize team effectiveness.
Recorded relevant job data in daily production logs and required forms, produced activity reports and discussed production with supervisors to identify areas in need of improvement.
Creased or compressed signatures before affixing covers and placed paper jackets on finished books.

Technical Operator | 12/2013 to 08/2018
Aptar Group - Lincolnton , NC

Trained machine operators in correct use, calibration procedures and basic repairs.
Managed equipment operation and maintenance in production environment.
Completed emergency fixes as stopgap until maintenance teams could conduct advanced repairs.
Assessed equipment after each production run, performing preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
Set accurate feed rates and trimming protocols to maintain efficient production and meet schedule demands.
Tended operating machinery to identify equipment malfunctions and locate sources of product defects.
Maintained good maintenance practices on machines and within work area, complying with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
Updated daily production logs with timely and accurate information, regularly informing management of special incidents or non-conformance issues.
Set appropriate stops and guides to specified lengths as indicated by scale, rule or template.
Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
Maintained equipment performance by completing routine maintenance actions such as lubricating and cleaning components.
Followed technical documentation, including tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.

Coil Winder | 09/2018 to 09/2019
Industrial Service Solutions - Houston , TX

Operated wire-coiling machine to wind wire coils used in electrical components, including transformers and resistors.
Reviewed wiring diagrams and work orders to determine type and size of wiring specified.
Adhered to specifications and maintained tolerances in all production activities.
Selected coil-forming devices for specified coils to fasten device onto machine arbor, spindle or mandrel.
Set up and adjusted machinery to specific needs.
Observed counter and stop machines to determine number of specified coils.
Used setscrews to adjust tension on wires and set counters.
Used wire or bolt cutters to cut wires and form leads.
Used hand tools to cut wire and thread.
Troubleshot and repaired machines to increase productivity and decrease spending.
Maintained clean and organized work areas.
Read and interpreted standard operating procedures to complete work in an accurate and efficient manner.
Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
Adhered to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.
Adjusted machine feed and speed if machine malfunctioned.
Troubleshooted problems with equipment, devices or products.
Examined weld for bead size and other specifications.

Bindery Operator | 09/2019 to Current
Northwest Center - Bellevue , WA

Completed high-quality work by performing bindery tasks according to job instructions and work orders.
Embossed lettering and designs on book covers, using gold, silver or colored foil and stamping machines.
Trimmed page edges using Kluge cutting machines to achieve professional, pleasing book aesthetic.
Inspected finished products, including bound and unbound items, to identify defects or quality issues.
Operated bindery equipment and oversaw general functionality, including adjusting guides and rollers, to avoid errors and complete efficient daily work.

Education

Eldon High School - City, State | High School Diploma05/1995

Resume Overview

School Attended

Eldon High School

Job Titles Held:

Bindery Operator
Technical Operator
Coil Winder

Degrees

Eldon High School - City , State | High School Diploma

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