Machine Operator - 1st Shift

RRD; Monroe (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

RR Donnelley in Monroe, WI is seeking a Bindery Operator 1 for the 1st shift (Mon-Fri, about 7:00am–3:00pm) starting at $20.15 per hour. You will set up and operate bindery machines, ensure quality and safety, and supervise a small crew on production lines.

The role requires familiarity with paper weights and dimensions, basic math, and the ability to adjust and maintain various bindery systems. Benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage, PTO, and 401(k) with match.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with paper weights, sizes, kinds and colors to identify paper conditions.
• Basic mathematics to understand dimensional requirements in job orders and to make adjustments.
• Ability to use standard and specialized tools to adjust and maintain bindery machines.
• Skill in using handtools (wrenches, screwdrivers, punches, knives) to adjust powered machines.
• Ability to read and interpret written work indicating machine operation sequences.
• Knowledge of bindery equipment setup and operation including folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding/gluing machines.
• Understanding folding, collating, and cutting to complete finished products.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate a variety of bindery machines and equipment.
• May operate automatic bindery machines with multiple functions to produce final books and catalogs.
• Inspect equipment for safety issues.
• Direct crew through all aspects of production and monitor output.
• Monitor quality, output and productivity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mathematics

Paper knowledge

Machine setup

Read orders

Tool handling

Quality monitoring

Team supervision

Tools

Hand tools

Bindery equipment

Power paper cutters

Collators

Job description

RR Donnelley is looking for a Bindery Operator 1 to join the Monroe, WI location on 1st shift!

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.

Job Description

Bindery Operator 1 - 1st Shift (M-F, approx. 7:00am to 3:00pm) starting at $20.15 per hour

• 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, catalogs, manuals, directories, magazines or other completed products
• Inspect equipment for safety issues
• May operate automatic adhesive binding machines (perfect binders) that contain numerous interrelated process stations that are fed collated sheets or signatures and perform such functions as vibrating, milling, roughening, gluing, covering and delivering or stacking completed books, magazines or catalogs
• 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
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 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)
• Familiarity with basic mathematics (i.e. decimals, metric units) to understand dimensional requirements contained in job orders and to make more complicated adjustments
• 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, 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

Additional Information

Position Hours: 1st shift (M-F, approx. 7:00am to 3:00pm). Qualified candidates must be able to work morning and afternoon hours.

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $20.15 to $22.40 per hour. The actual rate of pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, overtime, shift differential, call-in, and stand-by pay. RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, paternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

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