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9705
BINDERY SUPERVISOR
Nature of Work
Under moderate supervision, directs and
oversees the production of a bindery in a state agency or
institution; assigns work and reviews completed work for quality
and for conformance with work order; trains employees; writes
daily reports of work scheduled/completed; orders supplies;
performs routine maintenance/repairs of bindery equipment and, if
necessary, orders machine parts; operates various bindery
equipment as needed during rush jobs or to fill in for absent
employees. Performs related work as required.
Examples of Work
Schedules incoming work and assigned work to bindery
employees.
Examines stitched or bound books to ensure that pages are
bound in numerical or folio order and for such defects as
imperfect binding, ink spots and torn, loose, or unevenly
printed pages.
Ensures that work is completed in a timely manner and is in
compliance with work order.
Trains new employees in proper bindery procedures and
operation of machines.
Cross-trains experienced employees to promote familiarity with
and skill in operating all types of bindery equipment.
Performs minor maintenance/repairs on equipment or notifies
service representative; orders necessary replacement parts.
Sets up, feeds and tends various bindery machines to collate,
fold and bind printed materials as needed during rush jobs
or to fill in for absent employees.
Writes daily reports on work scheduled/completed by the
bindery staff.
Orders supplies such as staples or plastic ring binders.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of bindery techniques and practices.
Knowledge of bindery operations and work flow of a print shop
and bindery.
Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
Skill in setting up, operating and adjusting bindery equipment
for simple to complex jobs.
Ability to train and direct the work of others.
Ability to understand and follow detailed oral and written
instructions.
Ability to give detailed oral and written instruction to
others.
Ability to set up, operate and adjust collator, folder,
stitchery, mini-binder, paper punch and drill and other
equipment related to bindery operations.
Ability to perform minor maintenance/repairs on bindery
equipment.
Ability to write daily report on the status of work scheduled
and/or in progress.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Education equivalent to graduation from a standard
four-year high school.
Experience:
Four years of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid experience in large print shop or bindery which must
have included one year of experience in bindery work in a
lead worker or supervisory capacity.
Established: 9/19/90
Effective:
10/16/90