Production Technician 2

RR Donnelley; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of marketing and print solutions is seeking a Bindery Operator to manage various binding machines. The role involves setting up, adjusting, and operating equipment to produce high-quality printed materials, while ensuring safety and productivity standards are met. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of paper types and proficiency with hand tools. This position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Knowledge of paper conditions and adjustments.
• Ability to read and interpret machine operation sequences.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate auxiliary binding machines.
• Supervise production crew and monitor quality.
• Inspect equipment for safety issues.

Skills

Knowledge of different paper weights

Basic math skills

Proficiency with standard tools

Skill in using hand tools

Ability to read work instructions

Knowledge of bindery equipment

Understanding of equipment setup

Tools

Wrenches

Screwdrivers

Knives

Job 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 worldwide 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

1. Work on 1st or 2nd shift.
2. Set up, adjust, and operate a variety of auxiliary binding machines, including those with several cutting heads, control surfaces, or attachments (e.g., inkjet and mailing devices, case making & decorating equipment, folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding/gluing machines).
3. Set up automatic bindery machines with multiple functions and stations (e.g., power paper cutters, collators, gatherers, folders, speed binders) to produce finished products like books, catalogs, manuals, directories, magazines.
4. Inspect equipment regularly for safety issues.
5. Operate automatic adhesive binders (perfect binders) that contain multiple process stations to produce finished printed materials.
6. Adjust equipment to coordinate multiple work stations on a single machine.
7. Supervise and direct the production crew.
8. Monitor quality, output, and productivity levels.

Qualifications

1. Knowledge of different paper weights, sizes, types, and colors to identify paper conditions and make necessary adjustments.
2. Basic math skills (decimals, metric units) to understand dimensional requirements and perform adjustments.
3. Proficiency with standard and specialized tools for machine maintenance and adjustments.
4. Skill in using hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, punches, knives) and specialized tools provided by machine manufacturers.
5. Ability to read and interpret work instructions and machine operation sequences.
6. Knowledge of operating procedures for bindery equipment such as folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, and binding/gluing machines.
7. Understanding of setup, adjustment, and operation of equipment for folding, collating, and cutting printed materials.

Additional Information

The pay range for this role is $16.16 - $22.66/hour. Actual pay may vary based on education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location. Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance, voluntary benefits, tuition assistance, maternity leave, adoption assistance, and discounts. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.