Bindery Operator 2 Die Cutter 1st Shift

RR Donnelley; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Bindery Operator to set up and operate binding machines for producing printed products. The role involves ensuring accuracy in setup, monitoring production quality, and directing crew operations. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Match

Tuition Assistance

Life Insurance

Maternity Leave

Adoption Support

Discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret work orders for bindery requirements.
• Skill in using tools for adjusting and maintaining machines.
• Knowledge of setup and operation of complex bindery machines.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate various auxiliary binding machines.
• Inspect equipment for safety issues.
• Monitor quality, output, and productivity.

Skills

Reading Work Orders

Calculating Distances

Using Specialized Tools

Knowledge of Bindery Machines

Understanding of Paper Stock

Machine Setup and Adjustment

Job description

Job Description

Shift: 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Pay: $17.50/hr to $19.00/hr

1. Set up, adjust, and operate a variety of auxiliary binding machines containing several cutting heads, control surfaces, or other attachments (e.g., inkjet and mailing devices, case making & decorating equipment, folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding/gluing machines).
2. Set up automatic bindery machines with multiple functions and station capabilities (power paper cutters, power collators and gatherers, power folders, power speed binder) to produce final printed products such as books, catalogs, manuals, directories, and magazines.
3. Inspect equipment for safety issues.
4. Operate automatic adhesive binding machines (perfect binders) that include multiple process stations for vibrating, milling, roughening, gluing, covering, and stacking completed products.
5. Make adjustments to coordinate multiple work stations on a single machine.
6. Direct crew through all aspects of production.
7. Monitor quality, output, and productivity.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read and interpret work orders or specifications to determine bindery requirements, ensuring accuracy and making equipment decisions independently.
• Ability to calculate distances, clearances, and fits for machine setup.
• Skill in using standard and specialized tools for adjusting and maintaining bindery machines.
• Knowledge of complex bindery machines (e.g., fully automatic binding machines, multi-station collators, folding units).
• Thorough understanding of setup, operation, and limitations of bindery machines for folding, collating, and cutting printed materials.
• Knowledge of paper stock qualities and machining requirements.
• Skill in machine setup and adjustment for finishing operations, considering paper weight, color, and quality to prevent impressions or defects.

Additional Information

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. The pay range for this role is $17.50 to $24.00 per hour, with actual pay based on education, skills, experience, performance, shift, and location. Compensation may include bonuses, overtime, shift differentials, and other pay. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, disability, 401(k) with match, life insurance, tuition assistance, maternity leave, adoption support, and discounts.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans