Bindery Operator 3 - Die Cutter Apprentice

Rrdonnelley; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

RRD in Durham, NC is seeking a Bindery Machine Operator to set up, adjust and operate a range of binding equipment, ensuring safe, efficient production of books, catalogs and magazines.

You will inspect equipment, direct crews, monitor quality and output, and apply skilled adjustments to multiple stations. The role offers hourly pay between $24 and $35, plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of binding, folding, collating, and cutting of printed materials.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate a variety of auxiliary binding machines.
• Inspect equipment for safety issues.
• Operate automatic adhesive binding machines (perfect binders) with multiple stations.
• Make adjustments to coordinate the multiple work stations on a single machine.
• Direct crew through all aspects of production.
• Monitor quality, output and productivity.
• Read and interpret written work indicating machine operations and ensure dimensional accuracy.

Skills

Machinery operation

Quality monitoring

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Tools

Bindery equipment

Hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers)

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

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

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

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $24.00 - $35.00 / 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 sign on bonus, 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.