Bindery Operator 2.

RRD Company; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical,dental,vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

RRD Company in Timonium, MD is seeking an experienced Bindery Specialist for 1st shift. You will set up, operate, and adjust a range of binding and finishing machines to convert printed sheets into final books, catalogs, and manuals.

Ensure safety, quality, and efficient production while directing a crew on the shop floor. The role requires reading detailed work orders, coordinating multiple machines, and maintaining high standards of finish.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret written work orders or job specs containing bindery requirements.
• Must be able to calculate distances, clearances, and fits in combining machines.
• Skill in using standard and specialized tools to adjust and maintain bindery machines.
• General knowledge of complex bindery machines and folding units for various products.
• Knowledge of paper stock types and related finishing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate a variety of auxiliary binding machines and attaching equipment to produce books, catalogs, manuals and similar items.
• Inspect equipment for safety and operating issues.
• Make adjustments to coordinate multiple work stations on a single machine.
• Direct crew through all aspects of production and monitor quality, output and productivity.

Skills

Bindery machine operation

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Crew leadership

Reading work orders

Tools

Power paper cutter

Collators

Binding equipment

Inkjet & mailing devices

Automatic adhesive binding

Job description

• Army MOS: 83F:Printing and Bindery Specialist
• Department: Production & Manufacturing
• Shift: 1st Shift
• Compensation: USD 19.01 - USD 27.18 - hourly

Company Description

PCA/RRD is just off the light rail in Timonium, MD.

RRD is a 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)
• 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 though all aspects of production
• Monitor quality, output and productivity

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret written work orders or other job specifications containing bindery requirements which indicate the number and sequence of machine operations required to complete the work and to maintain dimensional accuracy in accordance with instructions provided; independently makes decisions on the type of equipment to be used
• Must be able to calculate distances, clearances, and fits in combining machines
• Skill in using the full range of standard and specialized tools and devices to adjust and maintain the functional accuracy and operating conditions of the bindery machines
• General knowledge of the more complex bindery machines (i.e. fully automatic binding machines (perfect binders), multiple station collators and multiple folding units, either individually or combined) to perform the full range of standard and specialized folds of printed materials
• Thorough knowledge of the set up, operating requirements, procedures, capabilities and limitations of one or more bindery machines to perform the full range of standard and specialized folding, collating and cutting of printed materials to complete a combined finishing product
• Knowledge of the quality and machining requirements of various coated and uncoated types of paper stock
• Skill in setting up and adjusting machines for finishing operations and to refine such adjustments for the weight, color, machinability and quality of paper stock being used and to prevent machining impressions on the printed materials

Additional Information

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

Thepay range for this role at the noted location is $19.01 - $27.18 / 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.

At RRD, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools during interviews to ensure an authentic and secure experience. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a transparent and equitable hiring process.

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