Bindery Operator (Cutter, Folder, Die Cutter, Stitcher)

RRD; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 28,929 - 36,175; Full time

Job summary

RRD is seeking a skilled Bindery Operator for the 3rd shift in Wisconsin. You will set up, adjust and operate binding machines and related equipment to produce finished books, catalogs and manuals.

The role requires reading work orders, coordinating multiple stations and ensuring quality, safety and productivity. The position offers pay from $21.00 to $26.26 per hour plus a $2 per hour shift differential, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to read work orders and follow bindery specs.
• Ability to calculate distances and fits between machines.
• Knowledge of operating and adjusting bindery equipment.
• Experience with automatic binding and folding units.
• Understanding paper stock quality requirements.
• Skill in setting up machines for finishing operations.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate binding machines and attachments.
• Set up automatic bindery machines to produce finished books.
• Inspect equipment for safety issues.
• Operate perfect binders and related stations.
• Coordinate multiple work stations on a machine.
• Direct crew through production.
• Monitor quality, output and productivity.

Skills

Bindery machines

Quality monitoring

Safety awareness

Reading work orders

Math calculations

Team leadership

Tools

Power paper cutter

Collators

Perfect binders

Folding units

Job description

About RRD

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry’s most trusted portfolio of creative execution and worldwide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

Job Description

Shift Available

3rd Shift: 7:00 PM – 5:00 AM (Monday‑Thursday)

Pay Range: $21.00/HR – $26.26/HR + $2/HR Shift Differential for 3rd shift

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate a variety of auxiliary binding machines containing several cutting heads, control surfaces or other attachments (i.e., inkjet and mailing devices, case making & decorating equipment, folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding/gluing machines).
• Set up automatic bindery machines containing multiple functions and station capabilities (power paper cutters, power collators and gatherers, power folders, power speed binder) which can be electromechanically combined with other equipment and devices to produce a complete bindery and finishing unit that processes printed sheets into final books, catalogs, manuals, directories, magazines or other completed products.
• 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

• Ability to read and interpret written work orders or other job specifications containing bindery requirements which indicate the number and sequence of machine operations required to complete the work and to maintain dimensional accuracy in accordance with instructions provided; independently makes decisions on the type of equipment to be used.
• Must be able to calculate distances, clearances, and fits in combining machines.
• Skill in using the full range of standard and specialized tools and devices to adjust and maintain the functional accuracy and operating conditions of the bindery machines.
• General knowledge of the more complex bindery machines (i.e., fully automatic binding machines (perfect binders), multiple station collators and multiple folding units, either individually or combined) to perform the full range of standard and specialized folds of printed materials.
• Thorough knowledge of the set up, operating requirements, procedures, capabilities and limitations of one or more bindery machines to perform the full range of standard and specialized folding, collating and cutting of printed materials to complete a combined finishing product.
• Knowledge of the quality and machining requirements of various coated and uncoated types of paper stock.
• Skill in setting up and adjusting machines for finishing operations and to refine such adjustments for the weight, color, machinability and quality of paper stock being used and to prevent machining impressions on the printed materials.

Additional Information

The national pay range for this role is $21.00 to $26.26 hourly. The pay range may be slightly lower or higher based on the geographic location of the hired employee. The actual 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 participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. 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.

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

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

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.