Bindery Operator 1

RRD; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

RRD in Durham, North Carolina is seeking an experienced Bindery Operator to set up and operate various auxiliary binding machines, ensuring safety and quality. The ideal candidate will have skills in operating and maintaining bindery equipment and familiarity with handling different paper types. This role offers a competitive pay range of $19.00-$22.00 per hour plus benefits such as medical, dental, vision coverage, and more.

Qualifications

• Ability to identify paper conditions like moisture or curling.
• Understanding dimensional requirements in job orders.
• Skill in maintaining bindery machines' functional accuracy.
• Proficiency with hand tools for machine adjustments.
• Reading and interpreting machine operation instructions.
• Knowledge of operating various bindery equipment.
• Understanding setup procedures and limitations of folding and cutting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate auxiliary binding machines with multiple functions.
• Inspect equipment for safety issues.
• Operate automatic adhesive binding machines.
• Direct crew throughout production processes.
• Monitor quality and productivity during operations.

Skills

Familiarity with different paper weights

Basic mathematics

Using standard and specialized tools

Making adjustments to powered machines

Ability to read and interpret written work

Operating procedures for bindery equipment

Setup and adjustment of folding and collating equipment

Job description

Job Description

• Set up, adjust and operate a variety of auxiliary binding machines containing several cutting heads, control surfaces or other attachments (i.e. inkjet and mailing devices, case making & decorating equipment, folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding/gluing machines
• May set up automatic bindery machines containing multiple functions and station capabilities (power paper cutters, power collators and gatherers, power folders, power speed binder) which can be electromechanically combined with other equipment and devices to produce a complete bindery and finishing unit that processes printed sheets into final books, catalogs, manuals, directories, magazines or other completed products
• Inspect equipment for safety issues
• May operate automatic adhesive binding machines (perfect binders) that contain numerous interrelated process stations that are fed collated sheets or signatures and perform such functions as vibrating, milling, roughening, gluing, covering and delivering or stacking completed books, magazines or catalogs
• Make needed adjustments to coordinate the multiple work stations on a single machine
• Direct crew through all aspects of production
• Monitor quality, output and productivity

Qualifications

• Familiarity with different paper weights, sizes, kinds and colors so as to be able to identify paper conditions (i.e. excessive moisture or curling that frequently requires additional machine adjustment)
• Familiarity with basic mathematics (i.e. decimals, metric units) to understand dimensional requirements contained in job orders and to make more complicated adjustments
• Ability to use the full range of standard and specialized tools and devices to adjust and maintain the functional accuracy and operating conditions of the bindery machines
• Skill in making adjustments to powered machines using handtools (i.e. wrenches, screwdrivers, punches, knives) as well as more specialized hand tools, usually furnished by the machine manufacturer
• Ability to read and interpret written work which indicates the number and sequence of machine operations required to complete the work and maintain dimensional accuracy in accordance with instructions provided
• Knowledge of operating procedures for bindery equipment such as folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding/gluing machines
• Working knowledge of the set up, adjustment, procedures, capabilities and limitations of equipment to perform the full range of standard and specialized folding, collating, and cutting of printed materials to complete a finished product

Additional Information

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

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $19.00-$22.00 / hour. The actual rate of pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call-in, and stand‑by pay. RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, maternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

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