Bindery Operator I - Finishing & Equipment Specialist

RRD; Breinigsville (PA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Job summary

RRD is hiring for a bindery operator in Breinigsville, PA. You will set up and run various binding machines, adjust multiple stations, and supervise crew to meet production goals. Safety checks and quality monitoring are essential throughout the process.

The role requires familiarity with paper weights, basic math, and strong tool skills. You will work on manual and automatic bindery systems to produce books, catalogs, and printed materials.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with different paper weights, sizes, kinds and colors to identify paper conditions.
• Familiarity with basic mathematics to understand dimensional requirements and adjustments.
• Ability to use standard and specialized tools to adjust bindery machines.
• Skill in using hand tools to set up powered machines.
• Ability to read and interpret job orders and maintain accuracy.
• Knowledge of bindery equipment setup and operation procedures.
• Working knowledge of folding, collating and cutting to complete finished materials.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate a variety of auxiliary binding machines and attachments.
• May set up automatic bindery machines with multiple functions to produce final books or catalogs.
• Inspect equipment for safety and proper operation.
• Operate adhesive binding machines performing multiple processes.
• Make adjustments to coordinate multiple work stations on a machine.
• Direct crew through all aspects of production.
• Monitor quality, output and productivity.

Skills

Bindery operation

Quality monitoring

Reading job orders

Mathematics basics

Machinery adjustments

Team guidance

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring tools

Specialized bindery tools

Job description

RRD is hiring for a bindery operator in Breinigsville, PA. You will set up and run various binding machines, adjust multiple stations, and supervise crew to meet production goals. Safety checks and quality monitoring are essential throughout the process.

The role requires familiarity with paper weights, basic math, and strong tool skills. You will work on manual and automatic bindery systems to produce books, catalogs, and printed materials.