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Paula Charboneau

Sanford,North Carolina

Summary

Safety-conscious Bindery Worker proficient in operating binding and gluing equipment. Examines documents for defects, performs troubleshooting and maintains supply of essential materials. Strong mechanical aptitude with in-depth knowledge of different paperweights, sizes, kinds and colors. Dependable Bindery Worker effective at adhering to safety and quality standards while operating and maintaining binding equipment. In-depth understanding of product inspection and quality control. Ready to bring 37 years of experience in related roles to secure long-term career opportunity. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Friendly student available for weekend, evening and holiday shifts. Considered hardworking, punctual and driven. Experienced Bindery Worker with over 37 years of experience in Bindery. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Reliable employee seeking Bindery Worker position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Dedicated Bindery professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Bindery Worker

Challenge Printing
Sanford, North Carolina
08.2012 - 02.2022
  • Used large-volume hand machine punch and staplers to punch holes into paper sheets.
  • Used cutting and trimming machines to trim edges of books to appropriate size.
  • Used bone folders, knives, hammers and brass binding tools to bind new books.
  • Creased or compressed signatures before affixing covers and placed paper jackets on finished books.
  • Used glue machines to glue endpapers, bindings, backings and signatures.
  • Checked all finished products to detect and correct uneven paper edges and dimensional errors.
  • Prepared finished books for shipping by wrapping or packing books and stacking boxes on pallets.
  • Stitched and glued endpapers and bindings to secure final products.
  • Trained new hires in quality and productivity standards to maximize team effectiveness.
  • Examined bindery products for quality issues, such as imperfect bindings, loose pages or uncut threads, and corrected problems prior to customer delivery.
  • Recorded relevant job data in daily production logs and required forms, produced activity reports and discussed production with supervisors to identify areas in need of improvement.
  • Stayed up-to-date on modern bindery techniques to meet market demands and increase quality output.
  • Executed bindery tasks in accordance with company policies, safety protocols and job instructions to maintain consistent, high-quality standards and promote positive business reputation.
  • Checked final products for quality and durability, ensuring high-quality and long-lasting work.

Bindery Worker

Thompson Printing
Burlington, North Carolina
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Used large-volume hand machine punch and staplers to punch holes into paper sheets.
  • Used cutting and trimming machines to trim edges of books to appropriate size.
  • Used bone folders, knives, hammers and brass binding tools to bind new books.
  • Creased or compressed signatures before affixing covers and placed paper jackets on finished books.
  • Used glue machines to glue endpapers, bindings, backings and signatures.
  • Inserted illustrated pages, extra sheets and collated sets into catalogs, periodicals, directories and other printed products.
  • Checked all finished products to detect and correct uneven paper edges and dimensional errors.
  • Stitched and glued endpapers and bindings to secure final products.
  • Trained new hires in quality and productivity standards to maximize team effectiveness.
  • Trimmed book edges using cutting machines and hand cutters.
  • Maintained continuous bindery machine functionality by adjusting rounding forms and creasing rams to meet job specifications.
  • Examined bindery products for quality issues, such as imperfect bindings, loose pages or uncut threads, and corrected problems prior to customer delivery.
  • Recorded relevant job data in daily production logs and required forms, produced activity reports and discussed production with supervisors to identify areas in need of improvement.
  • Stayed up-to-date on modern bindery techniques to meet market demands and increase quality output.
  • Executed bindery tasks in accordance with company policies, safety protocols and job instructions to maintain consistent, high-quality standards and promote positive business reputation.
  • Checked final products for quality and durability, ensuring high-quality and long-lasting work.

Bindery Worker

Graphic Entterprise
Detroit, Michigan
02.1985 - 01.2003
  • Used large-volume hand machine punch and staplers to punch holes into paper sheets.
  • Used cutting and trimming machines to trim edges of books to appropriate size.
  • Operated gold, silver and colored foil and stamping machines to emboss lettering, designs and numbers on book covers.
  • Inserted book bodies into [Type] devices to form back edges into convex shapes and produce grooves.
  • Prepared finished books for shipping by wrapping or packing books and stacking boxes on pallets.
  • Inserted illustrated pages, extra sheets and collated sets into catalogs, periodicals, directories and other printed products.
  • Creased or compressed signatures before affixing covers and placed paper jackets on finished books.
  • Checked all finished products to detect and correct uneven paper edges and dimensional errors.
  • Used glue machines to glue endpapers, bindings, backings and signatures.
  • Used bone folders, knives, hammers and brass binding tools to bind new books.
  • Used brushes, pads and atomizers to apply color to edges of signatures.
  • Stayed up-to-date on modern bindery techniques to meet market demands and increase quality output.
  • Maintained continuous bindery machine functionality by adjusting rounding forms and creasing rams to meet job specifications.
  • Executed bindery tasks in accordance with company policies, safety protocols and job instructions to maintain consistent, high-quality standards and promote positive business reputation.
  • Stitched and glued endpapers and bindings to secure final products.
  • Checked final products for quality and durability, ensuring high-quality and long-lasting work.
  • Examined bindery products for quality issues, such as imperfect bindings, loose pages or uncut threads, and corrected problems prior to customer delivery.
  • Trained new hires in quality and productivity standards to maximize team effectiveness.
  • Recorded relevant job data in daily production logs and required forms, produced activity reports and discussed production with supervisors to identify areas in need of improvement.
  • Trimmed book edges using cutting machines and hand cutters.

Education

GED -

Castlewood High School
Castlewood, VA
06.2007

Skills

  • Equipment safety
  • Bookbinding repair skills
  • Google Suite
  • Report generation
  • Written Communication
  • Excellent Communication
  • Training and Development
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Teambuilding
  • Organization and Time Management

Timeline

Bindery Worker

Challenge Printing
08.2012 - 02.2022

Bindery Worker

Thompson Printing
01.2006 - 01.2008

Bindery Worker

Graphic Entterprise
02.1985 - 01.2003

GED -

Castlewood High School
Paula Charboneau