Bindery Operator 1 - Contingent Role

RR Donnelley & Sons; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 23,887 - 34,481; Part time

Job summary

RR Donnelley & Sons is seeking a part-time bindery technician in Austell, GA. You will set up and operate bindery machines, monitor quality and productivity, and direct the crew to ensure efficient production of books, catalogs or magazines.

The role requires familiarity with paper variations, basic math for dimensional requirements, and hands-on tool handling. Join a team focused on safety, precision and reliable output.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with different paper weights, sizes and colors to interpret paper conditions and adjust machines.
• Familiarity with basic mathematics to understand dimensional requirements and adjust proceedings.
• Ability to use the full range of standard and specialized tools to adjust and maintain bindery equipment.
• Skill in making adjustments to powered machines using handtools such as wrenches, screwdrivers and punches.
• Ability to read and interpret written work that dictates machine operations and dimensional accuracy.
• Knowledge of operating procedures for bindery equipment like folders, cutters, collators, stitchers and binding/gluing machines.
• Working knowledge of setup, adjustment, and capabilities of equipment for folding, collating and cutting printed materials to finish products.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate a variety of bindery machines and attachments to produce final books, catalogs, or magazines.
• Inspect equipment for safety issues and maintain operating conditions.
• Direct crew through all aspects of production and monitor quality, output and productivity.

Skills

Bindery machine operation

Quality control

Reading job orders

Math skills

Tool handling

Tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Company Description

• 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.

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.

This is a part‑time, contingent role.

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

The salary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $17.34 - $25.03/ 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.

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

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