Title: Folder/Glue Operator

About Us

Founded in 1973, O’Neil Digital Solutions (ODS) is a leading IT consulting firm specializing in the optimization of complex end-to-end business process systems for a multitude of business verticals including Financial Services, Digital Media, Healthcare, and Transportation industries. ODS provides high-touch bespoke software engineering, systems integration, and infrastructure management services to clients of all sizes and industries. From large scale mass communication projects to highly secure and confidential data analytics using Big Data frameworks like Hadoop and AWS Redshift, ODS has a broad set of proven technical capabilities that help companies make complex digital transformations. ODS offers state of the art publishing solutions through our customer-centric applications and services include electronic document delivery, web applications, high-speed digital printing (color and black & white), automated composition, offset printing, warehousing and fulfillment services. ODS is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA and also has offices/plants in Texas and North Carolina centrally located to serve clients across the country.

Summary

The Folder/Glue Operator will set up and operate a folder to automatically fold, slit and score printed sheets into signatures for binding. The Folder/Glue Operator will have a working knowledge of the setup, adjustments, procedures, capabilities, limitations and maintenance of the folder and glue equipment to perform the full range of standard and specialized folding and gluing of printed materials.

Compensation

$19 - Hourly

Duties and Responsibilities

Understand the production workflow
Examine work order to determine setup specifications or inserts sample sheet in machine and set guides to edge of sheet
Set loading table to various cut sheet sizes
Set folding plates to various sizes, 4 pg., letterfold
Set folder rollers using paper settings
Learn barcode workflow and how to keep in sequential order
Turn screws to regulate tension of creasing blades and calibrate folding rollers according to thickness of paper and size and number of folds specified
Adjust air blasts on feeder to regulate amount of air separating sheets of paper to provide continuous flow of paper through machine
Set slitting knives to slit sheets as specified
Set and operate glue machine to job specifications
Inspect product for any imperfections or irregularities, adjusting as needed
Maintain running speeds, and registration of folders while checking for quality to ensure standards are met
Stack sheets to be folded on conveyor belt of automatic feed
Adjust machine during production run as required
Jog, stack, band, and box folded sheets
Deliver folded material to the machine inserters for use in bulk mailings
Learn the pickup process
Adhere to all policies, procedures and compliance requirements
Keep machine area clear of clutter
Train on PHI recycling
Maintain all safety and OSHA standards
Drive continuous improvement
Perform daily and weekly maintenance and track on FMX
Operate productivity level at 100%
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Two (2) – three (3) years of bindery experience operating folders and gluers
Ability to set up and adjust folders and gluers
Ability to communicate/understand written as well as oral instructions
Ability to read and understand job tickets and set up gluer in accordance with instructions
Ability to understand barcode sort process
Ability to operate additional bindery equipment a plus
Basic math skills required
Perform all work and activities with honesty and integrity
Take personal responsibility for productivity, quality and timeliness of work
Effectively communicate (and listen) clearly, professionally, politely and persuasively in all situations; respond well and in a reasonable, timely manner
Challenge conventional practices and use creativity and information to lead, innovate, problem solve, and implement ideas to contribute to the growth of the organization
Support and meet company/department goals and core values
Collaborate with co-workers to achieve common goals

Working Conditions

Must be able to perform the essential job duties. Work may be performed in an office, warehouse and/or manufacturing environment. Requires the ability to perform the following activities for the majority of the day: stand for extended periods of time, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch or climb. In addition requires the ability to lift and/or push up to 45 pounds. May be exposed to noise and be required to wear hearing protection for the duration of the shift.

Equal Opportunity Employer

O'Neil Digital Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.