Finishing Operator

Our Finishing Services Operators will be able to operator some or all of the following equipment: Cutters, Folders and Saddle Stitchers. This role is responsible for the set up and running of a wide variety jobs and will be nimble in moving from one piece of equipment to another as the workflow requires. An attention to detail and quality is required in our ability to WOW customers with our quality.RequirementsDuties and ResponsibilitiesSet up and operate bindery equipment, including cutting, folding, stitching, and binding machines.Review job tickets and specifications to ensure materials are produced according to customer requirements.Monitor machine performance and make adjustments as needed to maintain quality and productivity.Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform minor repairs and adjustments as necessary.Perform routine maintenance tasks on equipment, such as cleaning, lubrication, and blade changes.Inspect finished products for quality defects and make adjustments to machine settings as needed.Other duties as assigned.Required Knowledge and ExperienceExcellent communication and writing skills are essential to appropriately interpret production instructions. Interaction with customers and internal clients in a professional manner is a key component of the position. Must be knowledgeable about the print industry, adhere to high quality standards, have mature judgement and strong organizational work habits. Must have experience with either the Polor or Itoh Cutters, MBO folders and/or Muller Martini Stitcher. Must be able to read and measure with ruler, add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must have at basic computer skillPreferred Education/Training and SystemsExperience with any of the following: Padding Systems, Shrinkwrappers, Drillers, banding and scoring systems.A High School diploma/GED along with the equivalent industry related experience and training. MIS Production system or similar production software. SeaChange is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and expects that all relationships will be free of bias, prejudice, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, sexual expression, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related conditions), marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, familial status, genetic information, local human rights commissions activity, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, lawful participation in the Minnesota Medical Cannabis Patient Registry, traits historically associated with race (like hair or wearing protective hairstyles), or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.