Lead Bindery Operator – Finishing & Automation

RR Donnelley; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

RRD in Durham, NC is seeking an experienced Bindery Specialist to set up, adjust, and operate a range of manual and automatic bindery equipment, producing books, catalogs, and other printed materials. You will coordinate machine stations, monitor quality, and supervise crew across shifts.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety, maintaining equipment, and optimizing output and productivity while adhering to job specifications and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret work orders and specifications.
• Capable of calculating distances and fits for machine setups.
• Proficient in using bindery tools and devices to adjust and maintain equipment.
• Knowledge of complex bindery machines and finishing operations.
• Understanding of paper stock types and quality requirements.
• Experience coordinating multiple workstations and production crew.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate bindery machines.
• Set up automatic bindery machines with multiple functions and station capabilities.
• Inspect equipment for safety issues.
• Make adjustments to coordinate the multiple work stations on a single machine.
• Direct crew through all aspects of production.
• Monitor quality, output and productivity.

Skills

Read work orders

Precision calculations

Tool & device operation

Bindery machines knowledge

Paper stock knowledge

Machine setup

Job description

RRD in Durham, NC is seeking an experienced Bindery Specialist to set up, adjust, and operate a range of manual and automatic bindery equipment, producing books, catalogs, and other printed materials. You will coordinate machine stations, monitor quality, and supervise crew across shifts.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety, maintaining equipment, and optimizing output and productivity while adhering to job specifications and client requirements.