Stitcher Operator

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; West Bend, Northern (WI, KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

RRD in Wisconsin is seeking a Print Bindery Specialist for 1st and 3rd shifts to set up, operate and maintain binding equipment, ensuring efficient production of books, catalogs and magazines.

You will inspect machines, coordinate multiple stations and direct crew to meet quality and output targets, while adhering to safety guidelines. The role offers an hourly wage with shift premium and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of setup and operation of binding and folding equipment.
• Ability to adjust machines for different paper weights and finishes.
• Experience coordinating multiple workstations and leading a crew.
• Strong attention to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate a variety of auxiliary binding machines
• Inspect equipment for safety issues
• Operate binding machines that handle collated sheets and finishes
• Make adjustments to coordinate multiple work stations on a single machine
• Direct crew through all aspects of production
• Monitor quality, output and productivity

Skills

Bindery operations

Equipment setup

Quality inspection

Safety procedures

Reading instructions

Tools

Adhesive binding machines

Folders & cutters

Stacking & deliver/ship

Job description

• Army MOS: 83F:Printing and Bindery Specialist
• Department: Production & Manufacturing
• Compensation: USD 22 - USD 32.78 - hourly

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

1st Shift:5:00 AM to 3:00 PM M-THwith overtime Every other Friday

3rd Shift: 7:00 PM - 5:00 AM M-TH with overtime Every other Friday

Pay Range:$22.00 - $32.78/hr

3rd Shift Premium: $2/hr

Responsibilities:

• Set up, adjust and operate a variety of auxiliary binding machines
• 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

• Thorough knowledge of the set up, adjustment, procedures, capabilities and limitations of equipment to perform the full range of standard and specialized binding, folding, collating, and cutting of printed materials to complete a finished product
• Comprehensive knowledge of machinability of 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)
• 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 difficult adjustments to powered machines using hand tools (i.e. wrenches, screwdrivers, punches, knives) as well as more specialized hand tools, usually furnished by the machine manufacturer
• Skill in operating complicated bindery equipment such as folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding/gluing machines
• 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

Additional Information

Thesalary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $22.00 - $32.78 / hour. Starting pay decisions are determined based on multiple factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, skills, experience, certifications, proficiency, performance, shift, location, and other business needs.Typically, roles follow step progressions to a target rate or set increments over time. Depending on the role, in addition to the hourly rate of pay, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call-in, and/or stand-by pay. RRD’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts

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All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.