Bindery Operator 1 - BCS

RR Donnelley; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 25,747 - 38,021; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

RR Donnelley in St. Charles, Illinois seeks a skilled bindery operator. Responsibilities include setting up and operating multiple binding machines, ensuring quality output, and leading the production crew. Candidates should have strong familiarity with paper types and the ability to perform machine adjustments.

Compensation ranges from $18.69 to $27.60 per hour depending on skills and experience. Benefits encompass medical coverage, paid time off, and financial assistance programs among others.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with various paper conditions that affect machine performance.
• Proficiency in mathematics for making accurate adjustments.
• Ability to maintain the operational accuracy of bindery machines.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate various auxiliary binding machines.
• Inspect equipment for safety issues and make necessary adjustments.
• Direct crew through all aspects of production.

Skills

Familiarity with different paper weights, sizes, kinds and colors

Basic mathematics skills

Ability to use a range of tools

Skill in making machine adjustments

Ability to read and interpret written work

Knowledge of operating procedures for bindery equipment

Working knowledge of folding and cutting procedures

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

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

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay range: $18.69 to $27.60 per hour. The rate may vary based on education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off; disability insurance; 401(k) with match; life insurance; tuition assistance; maternity leave; adoption assistance; employer/partner discounts.