Collator Operator - 2nd Shift
$46,675–$65,770 year
On-siteOsage, Iowa, United States
Job Summary
Set up and operate collating, labeling, and patching machines to produce value-added enhancements for in-process work. Review specifications to configure equipment for forms collating from web rolls, label affixing, or window patching on printed materials. Perform safety inspections, document problems, and track production while maintaining dimensional accuracy per written work orders. Calculate distances and clearances to combine machines, using standard and specialized tools to adjust functional accuracy for various paper stocks. Operate functions related to assembling signatures, stapling, gluing, folding, or cutting sheets in specified sequences. Work Monday through Friday from 3:00pm to 11:00pm, with occasional overtime including weekends.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to read and interpret written work orders or other job specifications containing collating requirements which indicate the number and sequence of webs required to complete the work and to maintain dimensional accuracy in accordance with instructions provided
- Knowledge of the quality and machining requirements of various coated and uncoated types of paper stock
- Skill in setting up and adjusting machines for finishing operations and to refine such adjustments for the weight, color, machinability and quality of paper stock being used and to prevent machining impressions on the printed materials
- Must be able to calculate distances, clearances, and fits in combining machines
- Skill in using the full range of standard and specialized tools and devices to adjust and maintain the functional accuracy and operating conditions of the collating machines
- General knowledge of the collating/label application machines to perform the full range of standard and specialized folds, gluing, perforating and cutting of printed materials
- Thorough knowledge of the set up, operating requirements, procedures, capabilities and limitations of the collating machine to perform the full range of standard and specialized folding, collating and cutting of printed materials to complete a combined finishing product
- Must be able to effectively lead and coach others
- Must be available for weekend shifts
- All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen
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