Bindery Operator 1 - Contingent Role

RR Donnelley; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

RR Donnelley in Austell, GA is seeking a part-time bindery technician to set up, adjust and operate a range of auxiliary binding machines. The role requires attention to paper types and precise settings to produce finished books and catalogs.

You will inspect equipment for safety, monitor quality and productivity, and guide a small crew through production steps. The position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits as described.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with different paper weights, sizes, and colors.
• Ability to read and interpret job orders.
• Skill in using hand tools to adjust bindery machines.
• Knowledge of bindery equipment setup and operation.
• Basic math for dimensional requirements.
• Ability to adjust machines to maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate adhesive and binding machines.
• Direct crew through production.
• Monitor quality, output and productivity.
• Inspect equipment for safety issues.
• Make adjustments to coordinate multiple stations.
• Operate multiple function bindery units to finish printed materials.

Skills

Paper knowledge

Mathematical ability

Hand tool operation

Reading instructions

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measuring tools

Calipers

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

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.

Compensation

$17-$17