Bindery Operator 3

RR Donnelley; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

RR Donnelley is seeking a bindery operator to set up, adjust, and operate a range of binding machines. You will inspect equipment for safety, coordinate multi-station operations, and direct a crew through all production steps while monitoring quality and productivity.

The role demands physical stamina for long shifts and the ability to handle heavy materials, with experience in read-and-interpret instructions to ensure correct machine sequencing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years of experience
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Extensive knowledge of setup, adjustment, and operation of bindery equipment
• Knowledge of paper weights, sizes, colors, and machinability for quality control
• Experience reading and interpreting written work to sequence machine operations

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate auxiliary binding machines
• Inspect equipment for safety issues
• Operate perfect binders with multiple interrelated process stations
• Coordinate adjustments to synchronize multiple work stations
• Direct crew through all production aspects
• Monitor quality, output and productivity

Skills

Stand for long periods

Repetitive hand motion

Reading and interpreting instructions

Machinery setup knowledge

Paper weights and machinability

Tool operation on bindery equipment

Handling hand tools for adjustments

Bindery equipment operation

Reading specs and sequence of machine"

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Bindery equipment

Folders

Cutters

Collators

Drills

Binding/gluing machines

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 though all aspects of production
• Monitor quality, output and productivity

Qualifications:
Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma/GED and 2 or more years of experience
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, repetitive hand motion required and able to lift / push up to 50lbs
• 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.

12HR rotating days (7:00AM to 7:00PM)

The salary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $23.27 - $32.45 / 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.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

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