Bindery Operator I: Precision Book Production

RR Donnelley; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Maternity leave

Adoption assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

RR Donnelley is seeking a Printing and Bindery Specialist to set up and operate a range of binding equipment, including cutters, collators and folders. You will adjust machines, monitor quality and supervise a crew to ensure timely production of books, catalogs and manuals.

The role requires understanding paper weights, dimensions and process flow, with a focus on accuracy, safety and efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with paper weights, sizes and colors to match job orders.
• Basic math skills to read decimals and dimensions for adjustments.
• Ability to set up and adjust bindery machines for accuracy.
• Read and interpret written work orders and sequences.
• Maintain quality and monitor productivity across stations.
• Follow safety procedures for operating bindery equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate binding machines with various attachments.
• May run automatic bindery equipment to produce finished books and catalogs.
• Inspect equipment for safety and performance.
• Make multi-station adjustments to coordinate outputs.
• Direct crew through production and monitor quality and output.

Skills

Paper weights and sizes

Dimensional math

Machine setup adjustments

Reading work orders

Quality control

Safety awareness

Tools

Power tools

Job description

RR Donnelley is seeking a Printing and Bindery Specialist to set up and operate a range of binding equipment, including cutters, collators and folders. You will adjust machines, monitor quality and supervise a crew to ensure timely production of books, catalogs and manuals.

The role requires understanding paper weights, dimensions and process flow, with a focus on accuracy, safety and efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.