Bindery Operator (Experienced) at RR Donnelley

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

27.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Equipment Setup, Machine Adjustment, Folder Operation, Cutter Operation, Binder Operation, Saddle Stitcher Operation, Perfect Binder Operation, Quality Monitoring, Productivity Monitoring, Reading Work Orders, Tool Usage, Machine Maintenance, Paper Stock Knowledge, Finishing Operations

Industry

Marketing Services

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 Seeking an experienced Bindery Operator for 2nd (3p-11p) or 3rd (11p-7a). Shift differential is $2/hour Set up, adjust and operate designated equipment (folder, cutter, binder, saddle stitcher, etc..) Set up automatic bindery machines containing multiple functions and station capabilities (power paper cutters, power collators and gatherers, power folders, power speed binder) which can be electromechanically combined with other equipment and devices to produce a complete bindery and finishing unit that processes printed sheets into final books, catalogs, manuals, directories, magazines or other completed products 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 Skill in using the full range of 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 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 The salary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $20 - $27 / 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. 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 Navy MOS: LI:Lithographer Marine MOS: 4615:Combat Lithographer Army MOS: 83F:Printing and Bindery Specialist Department: Production & Manufacturing Shift: 3rd Shift Compensation: USD20 - USD27 - hourly

Responsibilities

The operator will be responsible for setting up, adjusting, and operating designated bindery equipment such as folders, cutters, and binders to process printed sheets into final products like books and catalogs. This includes directing crew members, monitoring quality and output, and performing necessary adjustments to coordinate multiple work stations on complex machinery.