Bindery Operator II — Finishing & Automation Expert

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Maternity leave

Adoption assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

RRD is seeking a Bindery Operator in Tulsa, OK to set up and run a range of binding and finishing equipment, producing books, catalogs and printed materials. You will adjust machines, monitor quality and coordinate multiple work stations to ensure efficient throughput.

The role requires ability to read work orders, interpret specs, and perform precise folding, cutting and finishing tasks. Strong attention to safety and teamwork is essential for daily production goals.

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 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

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate a variety of binding machines containing several cutting heads, control surfaces or other attachments
• Set up automatic bindery machines with multiple functions and station capabilities to produce finished products
• Inspect equipment for safety issues
• May operate automatic adhesive binding machines that contain interrelated process stations
• Make needed adjustments to coordinate multiple work stations on a single machine
• Direct crew through all aspects of production
• Monitor quality, output and productivity

Skills

Reading orders

Distances & fits

Machine setup

Quality control

Team leadership

Tools

Bindery machines

Job description

RRD is seeking a Bindery Operator in Tulsa, OK to set up and run a range of binding and finishing equipment, producing books, catalogs and printed materials. You will adjust machines, monitor quality and coordinate multiple work stations to ensure efficient throughput.

The role requires ability to read work orders, interpret specs, and perform precise folding, cutting and finishing tasks. Strong attention to safety and teamwork is essential for daily production goals.