Folder, Cutter and Stitcher Operators (Experienced)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Macedonia (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

RRD is seeking experienced Folder, Cutter and Stitcher Operators for our Macedonia Commercial Print facility in the United States. The 1st shift (6am-2pm, Mon-Fri) and 2nd shift (11am-9pm, Mon-Thu) offer overtime with a paid differential on 2nd shift.

Responsibilities include setting up and operating diverse bindery equipment, inspecting safety, coordinating stations, and overseeing production quality and output. Minimum 2+ years of experience required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience operating bindery equipment.
• Familiar with paper weights, sizes, kinds and colors to identify paper conditions.
• Ability to use standard and specialized tools to adjust and maintain bindery machines.
• Skill in making adjustments to powered machines using handtools from the manufacturer.
• Ability to read and interpret written work orders and maintain dimensional accuracy.
• Knowledge of operating procedures for bindery equipment (folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding/gluing).
• Working knowledge of setup, adjustments, capabilities and limitations of folding, collating, cutting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate binding machines with multiple heads and attachments (inkjet, mailing devices, case making & decorating equipment, folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills).
• Set up automatic bindery machines with multiple functions (power cutters, collators, gatherers, folders, speed binder).
• Inspect equipment for safety issues.
• Coordinate multiple work stations across a single machine.
• Direct crew through all aspects of production.
• Monitor quality, output and productivity.
• Assist in training and supporting new and existing team members.

Skills

Bindery equipment operation

Paper weight/size knowledge

Tool handling & maintenance

Machine setup adjustments

Reading work orders/instructions

Procedures for bindery equipment

Multi-station coordination

Tools

Inkjet devices

Case making

Decorating equipment

Folders

Cutters

Collators

Stitchers

Drills

Binding/gluing machines

Job description

Folder, Cutter and Stitcher Operators (Experienced)

• Full-time
• Navy MOS: LI:Lithographer
• Marine MOS: 4615:Combat Lithographer
• Army MOS: 83F:Printing and Bindery Specialist
• Department: Production & Manufacturing
• Shift: 1st Shift
• Compensation: USD 20 - USD 28 - hourly

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry’s most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

Our workload at our Macedonia Commercial Print facility is growing! We are seeking to add experienced Bindery Operators for our 1st shift (6am-2pm, M-F) and 2nd Shift (11am-9pm, M-Th). 2nd shift includes paid shift differential.

• Set up, adjust and operate a variety of auxiliary binding machines containing several cutting heads, control surfaces or other attachments (i.e. inkjet and mailing devices, case making & decorating equipment, folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding/gluing machines
• May set up automatic bindery machines containing multiple functions and station capabilities (power paper cutters, power collators and gatherers, power folders, power speed binder) which can be electromechanically combined with other equipment and devices to produce a complete bindery and finishing unit that processes printed sheets into final books or other completed products
• Inspect equipment for safety issues
• Make needed adjustments to coordinate the multiple work stations on a single machine
• Direct crew through all aspects of production
• Monitor quality, output and productivity
• Job requires the ability to exert up to 20 to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 - 25 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Responsible for training and supporting new and existing team members.

• 2+ years experience operating Bindery equipment.
• Familiarity with different paper weights, sizes, kinds and colors so as to be able to identify paper conditions (i.e. excessive moisture or curling that frequently requires additional machine adjustment)
• Ability to use the full range of standard and specialized tools and devices to adjust and maintain the functional accuracy and operating conditions of the bindery machines
• Skill in making adjustments to powered machines using handtools (i.e. wrenches, screwdrivers, punches, knives) as well as more specialized hand tools, usually furnished by the machine manufacturer
• Ability to read and interpret written work which indicates the number and sequence of machine operations required to complete the work and maintain dimensional accuracy in accordance with instructions provided
• Knowledge of operating procedures for bindery equipment such as folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, or binding/gluing machines
• Working knowledge of the set up, adjustment, procedures, capabilities and limitations of equipment to perform the full range of standard and specialized folding, collating, and cutting of printed materials to complete a finished product

The rate of pay for this role at the noted RRD location is between $20 - $28/hour. Typically, roles follow step progressions to a target rate or set increments over time. Depending on the role, in addition to the hourly rate of pay, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call-in, and/or stand-by pay. RRD’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.

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All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.

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