Bindery Operator I: Precision Finishing & Setup

RR Donnelley & Sons; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

RRD in Pittsburgh is seeking a bindery operator to set up, adjust and run machines that convert printed sheets into final books and catalogs. You will coordinate with crew, monitor quality and output, and ensure safe operation of multiple stations.

The role requires familiarity with paper weights, basic math, and the use of hand tools to tune equipment. RRD offers medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and more; equal opportunity employer; pre-employment background and drug screen.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with different paper weights, sizes, kinds and colors to identify paper conditions and adjust machines as needed.
• Familiarity with basic mathematics to understand dimensional requirements in job orders and make adjustments.
• Ability to read and interpret written work orders and instructions for machine operations.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate one piece of bindery equipment containing several cutting heads or other attachments.
• Inspect equipment for safety issues.
• Operate automatic adhesive binding machines (perfect binders) and coordinate with other stations.
• Make adjustments to coordinate multiple work stations on a single machine.
• Direct crew through all aspects of production and monitor quality, output and productivity.

Skills

Machine setup and adjustment

Quality monitoring

Leadership / directing crew

Basic math skills

Reading and interpreting work orders

Safety awareness

Tools

Hand tools

Bindery equipment

Job description

RRD in Pittsburgh is seeking a bindery operator to set up, adjust and run machines that convert printed sheets into final books and catalogs. You will coordinate with crew, monitor quality and output, and ensure safe operation of multiple stations.

The role requires familiarity with paper weights, basic math, and the use of hand tools to tune equipment. RRD offers medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and more; equal opportunity employer; pre-employment background and drug screen.