Senior Bindery Operator — Precision Finishing

RRD; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition assistance and discounts

Job summary

RRD is seeking a Bindery Technician to set up and operate a range of finishing machines, coordinating multiple work stations to produce books and catalogs. You will lead a crew, monitor quality and output, and ensure safety and efficiency throughout production.

The role requires strong knowledge of bindery operations, precision in setup, and the ability to adjust equipment for various paper stocks and finishes. RRD offers comprehensive benefits and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret work orders with bindery requirements.
• Capable of calculating distances and fits for machines.
• Experience using standard and specialized bindery tools.
• Knowledge of automatic binding machines and finishing units.
• Understanding of paper stock quality and finishing processes.
• Skill in adjusting machines for different weights and finishes.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate bindery machines with multiple heads and attachments.
• Set up automatic bindery machines to produce finished books and catalogs.
• Inspect equipment for safety issues.
• Operate perfect binders with multiple process stations and signatures.
• Coordinate and adjust multiple work stations on a machine.
• Direct crew through production and monitor quality and output.
• Monitor productivity and ensure finishing standards.

Skills

Read work orders

Measure distances

Operate bindery equipment

Manual dexterity

Quality control

Job description

RRD is seeking a Bindery Technician to set up and operate a range of finishing machines, coordinating multiple work stations to produce books and catalogs. You will lead a crew, monitor quality and output, and ensure safety and efficiency throughout production.

The role requires strong knowledge of bindery operations, precision in setup, and the ability to adjust equipment for various paper stocks and finishes. RRD offers comprehensive benefits and competitive hourly pay.