Stitcher Operator 3rd Shift

RRD; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 30,307 - 45,157; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

RRD in West Bend, Wisconsin is seeking an experienced operator for binding machines on the 3rd shift (7 PM - 5 AM M-TH) with opportunities for overtime every other Friday. Ideal candidates should possess thorough knowledge and skills in machine adjustments, safety inspections, and production monitoring.

The pay range is $22.00 - $32.78 per hour with additional benefits such as health coverage, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of binding and collating procedures.
• Skill in operating and adjusting bindery equipment.
• Ability to identify paper conditions impacting production.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate binding machines.
• Inspect equipment for safety issues.
• Direct crew through production stages.

Skills

Setup and adjustment of binding machines

Operating automatic adhesive binding machines

Quality monitoring

Ability to use hand tools

Interpreting written work instructions

Job description

Job Description

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 through 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

Benefits

The salary 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. Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

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

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.