Bindery Assistant

RR Donnelley & Sons; Quail Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 21,283 - 28,199; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

RRD is seeking a Bindery Operator to assist with setup and operation of complex binding machinery, including ink jet and mailing devices, power folders, and speed binders.

You will interpret job orders, plan operations, and monitor equipment to ensure tolerances are met. Training and mentoring teammates are part of the role, contributing to consistent productivity and policy adherence.

Qualifications

• Under the direction of the operator, assist in the setup of more complicated binding machinery.
• Ability to adjust machine settings for differences in paper size or thickness, hole or margin distances, folds, or other requirements.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic and fractions and applying it to material placement on machine surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Assist Bindery Operators by setting up and maintaining major or complex binding equipment (ink jet and mailing devices, power folders and power collators, power cutters, speed binder, in-line cover-inserter with four-knife trimmer).
• Interpret job orders, plan operations, and set up equipment.
• Monitor equipment to ensure tolerances are maintained and make necessary adjustments.

Skills

Machine setup knowledge

Adjust for paper size

Mathematical basics

Paper handling accuracy

Manual dexterity

Tools

Rulers

Screwdrivers

Wrenches

Punches

Binding glue devices

Job description

Overview

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry\'s most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

Responsibilities

• Assist Bindery Operators by setting up and maintaining major or complex binding equipment (i.e. ink jet and mailing devices, power folders and power collators, power cutters, speed binder, in-line cover-inserter with four-knife trimmer)
• Interpret job orders for this equipment, plan necessary operations, and set up and adjust equipment
• Monitor equipment during operations to ensure tolerances are being maintained
• Make adjustments as necessary
• Perform daily maintenance duties such as cleaning machinery to remove paper dust and lint, check pumps and other operating parts for proper lubrication, and lubricate equipment as needed
• Training and mentoring new and existing employees, ensuring consistent knowledge of company policies, procedures, and best practices to improve team performance and productivity

Qualifications

• Under the direction of the operator, apply working knowledge to assist in the set-up of more complicated binding machinery
• Ability to make machine adjustments for differences in paper size or thickness, hole or margin distances, paper folds or other work requirements or material characteristics
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic and fractions
• Ability to apply such knowledge while accurately locating materials on machine surfaces
• Skill in using hand tools (i.e. rulers, screwdrivers, wrenches) to make machine adjustments
• Ability to set up, arrange, and hand collate as well as to fan, jog and stack various sizes of paper neatly
• General knowledge to set up and maintain a variety of single function, hand and foot automated bindery machines, such as staplers, punches, drills and binding-glue devices

Additional Information

The salary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $15.45 - $20.47 / hour. Starting pay decisions are determined based on multiple factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, skills, experience, certifications, proficiency, performance, shift, location, and other business needs. Typically, roles follow step progressions to a target rate or set increments over time. Depending on the role, in addition to the hourly rate of pay, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call-in, and/or stand-by pay. RRD\'s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans