Print Finishing Operator

RR Donnelley & Sons; Oberlin (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for an entry-level position in their bindery department. This role offers comprehensive on-site training and the opportunity to work with advanced machinery that plays a crucial role in the production process. Employees will be responsible for setting up and operating various bindery machines, ensuring the highest quality standards are met while managing workflow efficiently. With competitive pay and a generous sign-on bonus, this position is perfect for those looking to start a rewarding career in a dynamic environment. Join a company that values its workforce and provides ample benefits to support your growth.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Maternity leave

Adoption assistance

Employer discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret job specifications for bindery.
• Skill in adjusting and maintaining bindery machines.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate various bindery machines.
• Monitor quality and productivity during production.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret work orders

Calculating distances and clearances

Skill in using bindery tools

Knowledge of complex bindery machines

Understanding of paper stock quality

Setting up and adjusting machines

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Automatic binding machines

Power paper cutters

Power collators

Power folders

Power speed binder

Job description

Company Description

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

This position is eligible for a $2,000 Sign On Bonus! Hiring for all shifts (2nd and 3rd eligible for off shift premium pay).

Great entry level position with full on site paid training.

• Set up, adjust and operate a Folder.
• Set up automatic bindery machines containing multiple functions and station capabilities (power paper cutters, power collators and gatherers, power folders, power speed binder).
• 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 though all aspects of production
• Monitor quality, output and productivity

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 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 (i.e. fully automatic binding machines (perfect binders), multiple station collators and multiple folding units, either individually or combined) 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 to complete a combined finishing product
• Knowledge of the quality and machining requirements of various coated and uncoated types of paper stock
• Skill in setting up and adjusting machines for finishing operations and to refine such adjustments for the weight, color, machinability and quality of paper stock being used and to prevent machining impressions on the printed materials

Additional Information

Thepay range for this role at the noted location is $18 to $22 / hour plus shift differential. 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, the total compensation package may also include 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,maternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans