Bindery & Finishing Tech II

Gilson Graphics
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/27/2022 CLOSED ON 7/26/2022

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bindery & Finishing Tech II position at Gilson Graphics?

Our Company:

Gilson has been in the graphic arts industry for over 75 years and is anticipating a rapid expansion in the 5 years. The business is led by second-generation owner Dave Gilson and is privately held. Mr. Gilson is committed to continual investment in the business, and pours a majority of the profits into technology, equipment, and employees through his generous profit-sharing program.

We’ve grown from a local commercial print company into a full-service marketing support operation, offering Fortune 1000 companies across the country the ability to create, produce, and deliver marketing collateral to their customers and end-users in a true one-stop shop environment.

  • We provide value-added services like creative design, structural engineering, and document composition.
  • Our production floor manufactures printed goods on press equipment geared towards paper, synthetic, and corrugate substrates.
  • We strive to grow our talent from within, and many of our management and supervisor level employees have earned their positions through hard work and by demonstrating a willingness to help grow the business.

OBJECTIVE

As a member of the Gilson North Ave. Carousel Team, a Bindery and Finishing Tech II is responsible for the set-up, operation and preventative maintenance of the Polar cutting system, the Horizon collating system, the Horizon rotary die-cutting systems, and other related finishing equipment to consistently meet or exceed Project Carousel production requirements.

SUPERVISOR

Position reports to the Gilson North Ave. Bindery and Finishing Tech I and Director of Operations

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Must be able to work within a bindery and finishing crew an environment of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and efficiency
  • Must be able read and comprehend job tickets for accuracy

REQUIREMENTS

  • To successfully perform this job, an individual must be able to fulfill each role and perform each responsibility listed above
  • Must possess intimate knowledge of Project Carousel requirements, standard practices, required materials, techniques, and processes
  • Must be able to consistently lift 25 lbs.
  • Must be able to perform other Carousel job related duties

Education and Training Requirements

  • High School degree or above, and/or equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities

Experience

  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and Pace software
  • Knowledge of bindery and finishing operations

Attitude

  • Must be able to function in a supervised work environment
  • Must possess a high degree of accuracy
  • Must demonstrate a commitment to improvement and quality

Knowledge and Aptitude

  • Working knowledge of Pace software
  • Strong analytical and trouble shooting skills

Communication Skills

  • Communicate effectively with people from varied abilities, backgrounds, and cultures
  • Must be able to professionally engage with customers, employees, and management

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Overtime

Experience:

  • Bindery: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Commercial Printing: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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