Bindery Operator 3 Die Cutter

RR Donnelley; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the printing industry seeks a Bindery Operator skilled in setting up and managing binding processes. This role involves operating advanced machinery, ensuring production quality, and directing a team through intricate binding operations. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of equipment and materials, with an eye for detail and safety.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of binding and collating processes.
• Ability to identify paper conditions and adjust machines accordingly.
• Skill in handling various bindery equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate auxiliary binding machines.
• Direct crew throughout production processes.
• Monitor quality and productivity metrics.

Skills

Knowledge of equipment setup and adjustment

Machinability of different paper weights

Use of specialized tools

Skill in operating bindery equipment

Ability to interpret work instructions

Job description

• 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

  • 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

  The pay range for this role at the noted location is $26.25 to $34.00 per 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.

  RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans