Bindery Operator 1

RR Donnelley•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The Bindery Operator 1 sets up, adjusts, and operates bindery equipment with cutting heads, control surfaces, and other attachments. Equipment may include folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding and gluing machines, case-making and decorating equipment, and inkjet or mailing devices. The role may also involve setting up multi-function machines that combine bindery and finishing operations to process printed sheets into completed products such as books, catalogs, manuals, directories, and magazines. The operator may run automatic adhesive binding machines with multiple process stations, adjusting stations to coordinate production. The role also involves directing a crew through production, monitoring quality, output, and productivity, and inspecting equipment for safety issues. The stated pay range is $19–$24 per hour. Starting pay depends on factors including relevant education, qualifications, skills, experience, certifications, proficiency, performance, shift, location, and business needs. Roles typically follow step progressions or set pay increments. Depending on the role, additional compensation may include overtime, shift differential, call-in, or stand-by pay. Employment offers are contingent on successfully completing pre-employment background and drug screening.

Requirements

Be familiar with different paper weights, sizes, kinds, and colors, and identify paper conditions such as excessive moisture or curling that may require machine adjustments.
Use basic mathematics, including decimals and metric units, to understand job-order dimensions and make adjustments.
Use standard and specialized tools and devices to adjust and maintain bindery machines.
Adjust powered machines using hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, punches, and knives, as well as specialized manufacturer-furnished tools.
Read and interpret written work instructions specifying the number and sequence of machine operations and dimensional accuracy requirements.
Know operating procedures for bindery equipment such as folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, and binding or gluing machines.
Have working knowledge of bindery equipment setup, adjustment procedures, capabilities, and limitations for folding, collating, and cutting printed materials.

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust, and operate bindery equipment and attachments.
Set up multi-function bindery machines and equipment used to turn printed sheets into finished products.
Operate automatic adhesive binding machines and coordinate their process stations.
Inspect equipment for safety issues.
Make adjustments to coordinate multiple work stations on a single machine.
Direct the crew through all aspects of production.
Monitor product quality, output, and productivity.