Bindery Operator 2 (2nd Shift)

R.R. Donnelley & Sons • Smyrna, TN

74d • $17 - $27

About The Position

Set up, adjust and operate a variety of auxiliary binding machines containing several cutting heads, control surfaces or other attachments (i.e. inkjet and mailing devices, case making & decorating equipment, folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding/gluing machines). 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 through all aspects of production. Monitor quality, output and productivity.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret written work orders or job specifications.
• Must be able to calculate distances, clearances, and fits in combining machines.
• Skill in using standard and specialized tools to adjust and maintain bindery machines.
• General knowledge of complex bindery machines.
• Thorough knowledge of setup and operating requirements of bindery machines.
• Knowledge of quality and machining requirements of various paper stocks.
• Skill in setting up and adjusting machines for finishing operations.
• Training and mentoring new and existing employees.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate a variety of auxiliary binding machines.
• Set up automatic bindery machines with multiple functions.
• Inspect equipment for safety issues.
• Operate automatic adhesive binding machines.
• Make adjustments to coordinate multiple work stations.
• Direct crew through all aspects of production.
• Monitor quality, output and productivity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages.
• Parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employer/partner discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Printing and Related Support Activities