Job Description
-Able to set up and operate machine to cut paper stock and glue from spine of book bodies preparatory to printing, binding, and rebinding.
-Measures from edge of page, using scale, and types instructions on keyboard of computer, pushes buttons to activate computer program, or manually sets cutting guides, clamps, and knives, using wrench, to cut paper or spine to prescribed dime
-Places book body or stack of paper sheets on bed of machine, rolling or folding oversized sheets as necessary.
-Fans edges of sheets to prevent adherence of pages.
-Aligns edges by tapping against paper guide, using hand or stick, to ensure square, true edges. Pushes button, types instructions on keyboard, or pulls lever to activate knife and removes trimming preparatory to next cut.
-Examines cut stock and spine of book body for trimming imperfections, such as ragged edges and incomplete cuts, and to verify that sheets are cut square and to specified size or cut marks.
-Removes sheets or book body from machine and stacks on skid.
-Lubricates machine, changes dull knives, and performs running repairs as needed.
Job Specification
-At least 2 year(s) of working experience n the Printing Press industry.
-Experience as a Cutting Machine operator or as a paper cutter.
-Knowledgeable in reviewing job sample containing dimensions or specifications to determine page sequence, kind of fold, size of sheet, and amount to trim from spine of book body.
-Good English communication skills.