Westkey Graphics is a forward-thinking organization where you can develop your talents in an environment that focuses on the customer. We are proud to be one of Canada’s leading independent print providers, with a national client base and a wide range of products and services.
Westkey Graphics is looking for a Bindery/Collator Operator for our Burnaby plant.
Summary
The Bindery/Collator Operator is responsible for the setup, operation, and maintenance of bindery and collating equipment to produce high-quality printed materials. This includes tasks such as cutting, folding, stitching, and binding printed sheets to meet client specifications and managing machines that gather, organize, and assemble printed materials in a specific sequence. Responsibilities include machine setup, maintenance, and ensuring quality control of collated materials.
Duties & Responsibilities
· Set up and operate specialized equipment and machines that cut, fold, gather and bind or finish brochures, pamphlets, business forms, magazines, books and other printed material
· Perform pre-production runs of binding or finishing jobs to verify output and to ensure that product specifications are met
· Pack, weigh and stack bound and finished products on pallet for shipment
· Operate collating equipment to produce various paper products
· Load and unload paper products onto and off collating equipment
· Monitor collating equipment during operation to ensure quality and efficiency
· Perform routine maintenance on collating equipment to ensure proper functioning
· Troubleshoot and repair minor issues with collating equipment
· Communicate with team members regarding production status and any issues that arise
· Ensure all safety protocols and procedures are followed
· Keep work area clean and organized
· Knowledge and experience with assorted models of numbering machines, skips, etc. and how they are built
· Understand variable cut sizes form presses: 14”, 17”, 22”.
Requirements
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
· Good knowledge of business forms
· Basic knowledge of press, collator and finishing
· Manual dexterity required to use equipment and machinery
· Experience in the printing or publishing industry is preferred
· Ability to read and interpret work orders
· Attention to detail and accuracy
· Ability to lift and move heavy objects
· Good hand-eye coordination
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
· Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team
Westkey Graphics is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities across Western Canada. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply.
No Solicitors or Agencies need apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Schedule:
Application question(s):
- What is your salary expectation?
Experience:
- printing: 1 year (preferred)
- Collator: 3 years (preferred)
- cutter: 2 years (preferred)
- bindery: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person