Bindery Operator 1 (Folder, Kluge, and/or UV operator)

RR Donnelley; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 25,458 - 37,098; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Disability insurance

401(k) with matching

Life insurance

Voluntary supplemental insurance

Tuition assistance

Maternity leave

Adoption assistance

Employer/partner discounts

Job summary

A leading printing firm in Maryland is seeking a Bindery Operator 1 to set up and operate various auxiliary binding machines. This role involves adjusting and running machines to produce high-quality printed materials while overseeing a crew. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills related to bindery equipment, attention to detail, and the ability to ensure safety and quality in production. The position offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with different paper weights, sizes, kinds, and colors.
• Basic mathematics skills for understanding dimensional requirements.
• Proficiency with standard and specialized tools for machine accuracy.
• Skill in making adjustments to powered machines using hand tools.
• Ability to read and interpret written work instructions.
• Knowledge of operating procedures for bindery equipment.
• Working knowledge of equipment setup and adjustment for printed materials.
• Ability to direct crew and manage production tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate various auxiliary binding machines.
• May set up automatic bindery machines for finished products.
• Inspect equipment for safety issues.
• Operate automatic adhesive binding machines.
• Make necessary adjustments for multiple work stations.
• Direct crew through production aspects.
• Monitor quality, output, and productivity.

Skills

Familiarity with different paper weights, sizes, kinds, and colors

Basic mathematics skills for understanding dimensional requirements

Proficiency with standard and specialized tools

Skill in making adjustments to powered machines

Ability to read and interpret written work instructions

Knowledge of bindery equipment operating procedures

Working knowledge of equipment setup and adjustment

Ability to direct crew and manage production tasks

Job description

Bindery Operator 1 (Folder, Kluge, and/or UV Operator)

Full-time, 1st Shift.

Compensation: USD 18.48 - USD 26.93 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate various auxiliary binding machines, including folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, and binding/gluing machines.
• May set up automatic bindery machines with multiple functions (e.g., power paper cutters, collators, folders, and speed binders) to produce finished books, catalogs, and magazines.
• Inspect equipment for safety issues.
• Operate automatic adhesive binding machines (perfect binders) that handle collated sheets or signatures.
• Make necessary adjustments to coordinate multiple work stations on a single machine.
• Direct crew through all aspects of production.
• Monitor quality, output, and productivity on the production line.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with different paper weights, sizes, kinds, and colors to identify paper conditions such as excessive moisture or curling.
• Basic mathematics skills (decimals, metric units) for understanding dimensional requirements.
• Proficiency with standard and specialized tools to adjust and maintain machine accuracy.
• Skill in making adjustments to powered machines using hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, punches, and knives.
• Ability to read and interpret written work instructions and maintain dimensional accuracy.
• Knowledge of operating procedures for bindery equipment, including folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, and binding/gluing machines.
• Working knowledge of equipment setup, adjustment, procedures, capabilities, and limitations for folding, collating, and cutting printed materials.
• Ability to direct crew and manage production tasks effectively.

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

RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off; disability insurance; 401(k) with match; life insurance; and 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.