Bindery Operator 2 Slitter Operator

RR Donnelley; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Maternity leave

Adoption assistance

Employer/partner discounts

Job summary

RR Donnelley in Durham, NC is seeking a bindery technician to operate and adjust binding machines, inspect equipment, and coordinate production with a team. The role requires adherence to safety standards and attention to finished quality.

Expect responsibility for monitoring output, directing crews, and maintaining machine coordination across stations. Compensation includes a pay range of $21.00–$29.41 per hour with potential additional pay; a $45,000 annual base is also indicated.

Qualifications

• Experience in set up and operation of binding and finishing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret written work instructions.
• Knowledge of paper weights and colors for machine adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate binding machines.
• Inspect equipment for safety issues.
• Direct crew through production.
• Monitor quality, output and productivity.
• Make adjustments to coordinate work stations.

Skills

Binder machinery operation

Quality inspection

Safety awareness

Read/interpret work orders

Hand tools

Tools

Wrenches

Screwdrivers

Punches

Knives

Bindery equipment

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate a variety of auxiliary binding machines
• 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

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the set up, adjustment, procedures, capabilities and limitations of equipment to perform the full range of standard and specialized binding, folding, collating, and cutting of printed materials to complete a finished product
• Comprehensive knowledge of machinability of 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)
• 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 difficult adjustments to powered machines using hand tools (i.e. wrenches, screwdrivers, punches, knives) as well as more specialized hand tools, usually furnished by the machine manufacturer
• Skill in operating complicated bindery equipment such as folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding/gluing machines
• 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

Additional Information

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

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $21.00 - $29.41 / 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

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• paid time off
• disability insurance
• 401(k) with match
• life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
• tuition assistance
• maternity leave
• adoption assistance
• employer/partner discounts

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

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.

Compensation

$45,000-$45,000 per year