Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo

Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details

Back to Results

Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

MSU Federal Credit Union

Bindery Operator - Folder/Stitcher - Foresight Group

Career Insights for Binding Machine Operator

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Michigan data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

A Binding Machine Operator operates and maintains machinery which bind paper products such as books or magazines.

$41,759 / year median in Michigan

-2% projected decline

Explore Career

Job Description

Bindery Operator
  • Folder/Stitcher
  • Foresight Group MSU Federal Credit Union
  • 3.
6 Lansing, MI Job Details 10 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Disability insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Computer operation Machine setup Folding (paper finishing) Equipment setup (production tasks) Packing Machine operation Labeling High school diploma or GED Dimensional measurements Drills Paper binding Measuring instruments Document binding Shrink wrap machines Computer skills Machine adjustment Paper cutting machines Material handling equipment operation Mechanical knowledge Electric pallet jack Equipment adjustment (production tasks) Full Job Description At Foresight Group, we bring together the best technology and decades of expertise to put images and messages on just about anything you can imagine. Foresight Group is a subsidiary of the Reseda Group, a wholly-owned CUSO of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union. With locations in Lansing and Ann Arbor, we specialize in commercial printing, direct mail services, large sign printing, promotional items, and trade show displays. Go to our website, Foresight Group (https://www.foresightgroup.net/our-history/), to learn more about the history of our company! The Bindery Operator must have experience on the following equipment: Saddle Stitcher, Folder, Guillotine cutter, Trimmer-stacker, Padding Machine, Drill, Shrink Wrapper, and Creaser/Folder, as well as package/box for customer pick or delivery. The Bindery Operator continues to learn upon assignment to set-up and operate the lines of associated equipment to become a more skillful and versatile operator. This is a great fit for those who like to work with a small team, make things with your hands and feel the pride of seeing a finished project come to life. We value our employees and love people that are engaged, make suggestions and are invested in making this a great place to work.
Work Schedule :
This is a day/first shift role (Monday
  • Friday) with overtime as needed during peak business times.
Other schedules may be available depending on candidate and company needs.
Location :
Foresight Group Lansing
  • 2822 N Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Lansing, MI 48906 An offer of employment with MSU Federal Credit Union and affiliates (Foresight Group) is contingent upon the agreed work arrangement (onsite/hybrid/remote) and work location.
MSU Federal Credit Union may or may not be able to accommodate temporary or permanent changes to work arrangements or allow employment outside the city and/or state of residency in which the new hire resides at the time of offered employment. Compensation & Benefits
  • A highly competitive salary commensurate with experience Work environment that is climate-controlled, clean and orderly, and promotes safety 100% Company-Paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability Premiums Up to 13 days of PTO within your first year, as well 6 Paid Holidays 401(k) with company match 6 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave Essential Duties & Responsibilities Operate machines such as guillotine cutter and saddle stitcher Acquire the job folder and review it for the specifications or special instructions that may impact the operation or setting up of the machine or equipment Follow routine procedures in the setting up and in the operation of the machine or equipment Review the quality of the product continuously to meet the standard that is required Maintain the required records with quantities, quality, and any other required information Cross-train and learn the lines of associate equipment Assist in the training of employees new to the specific lines Maintain both the bindery equipment and immediate area Report unusual conditions or circumstances to the supervisor or the person in charge Work on job assignments in other manufacturing areas as needed Comply with all OSHA safety requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
Trade School or Co-op experience in a related field highly preferred 1-3 years of Bindery Operator experience preferred Mechanical skills Machine set up and operation, Saddle stitcher and folders Set up and fine tune of pocket to ensure minimal drops and stops during operation Set and monitor calipers to ensure quality of finished product Change and adjust trimmer knives Inspect working parts and be able to recognize those that need replacement. Communication skills Use of measuring devices Record data General computer usage to prepare delivery slips, carton labels and log into software for job costing and time tracking Use of manual and battery powered pallet jack Physical Demands and Work Environment May be required to remain in a stationary position for an extended period. Comfort performing tedious tasks
  • able to perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time.
Requires ability to stand for extended periods, handle paper, reach forward, bend and lift boxes or cartons that can weigh up to 50 pounds. Exposure to potentially hazardous conditions. Receives detailed instructions and procedures to be followed to minimize the exposure, including use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) [Safety Glasses, Gloves, and Hearing Protection] This position requires onsite presence at the employee's assigned location for all scheduled shifts. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance