Bindery Technician I: Book Finishing

RRD; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

RRD is seeking a Bindery Operator in Smyrna, TN to set up and operate a range of binding and finishing machines, ensuring quality and productivity. You will supervise crew, mentor new staff, and adjust equipment to maintain accuracy and efficiency in a dynamic production environment.

Job requires familiarity with paper grades, basic math, and tool use for manual and machine adjustments. Physical effort includes lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with different paper weights, sizes, kinds and colors to identify paper conditions and adjust machines.
• Familiarity with basic mathematics (decimals, metric units) to understand dimensional requirements and adjustments.
• Ability to use standard and specialized tools to adjust bindery machines.
• Knowledge of operating procedures for bindery equipment (folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding/gluing).
• Ability to read and interpret written work orders and maintain dimensional accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate a variety of auxiliary binding machines and related equipment.
• Inspect equipment for safety issues and monitor quality, output and productivity.
• Direct crew through all aspects of production and train new staff.
• Make adjustments to coordinate multiple work stations and ensure efficient operation.
• Handle higher physical demands as needed (up to 20–50 lbs occasionally).

Skills

Math & measurements

Reading orders

Paper knowledge

Machine coordination

Team direction

Quality awareness

Tools

Hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, punches, knives)

Bindery equipment knowledge

Job description

RRD is seeking a Bindery Operator in Smyrna, TN to set up and operate a range of binding and finishing machines, ensuring quality and productivity. You will supervise crew, mentor new staff, and adjust equipment to maintain accuracy and efficiency in a dynamic production environment.

Job requires familiarity with paper grades, basic math, and tool use for manual and machine adjustments. Physical effort includes lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for extended periods.