Bindery Operator 2 - 2nd shift

RR Donnelley • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

The Bindery Operator 2 sets up, adjusts, and operates auxiliary and automatic bindery machines and equipment used to turn printed sheets into finished books, catalogs, manuals, directories, magazines, and other products. Equipment may include cutters, folders, collators, stitchers, drills, binding and gluing machines, perfect binders, mailing devices, and other finishing equipment. The role may involve coordinating multiple work stations on a machine, making adjustments to match the paper stock and job requirements, directing a production crew, and monitoring quality, output, and productivity. Operators inspect equipment for safety issues and use written work orders or job specifications to complete work accurately.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret written work orders or job specifications describing bindery requirements and the sequence of machine operations.
• Ability to maintain dimensional accuracy and independently select the type of equipment to use.
• Ability to calculate distances, clearances, and fits when combining machines.
• Skill in using standard and specialized tools and devices to adjust and maintain bindery machines.
• General knowledge of complex bindery machines, including automatic binding machines, multiple-station collators, and multiple folding units.
• Thorough knowledge of the setup, operating requirements, procedures, capabilities, and limitations of one or more bindery machines.
• Knowledge of quality and machining requirements for coated and uncoated paper stocks.
• Skill in setting up and adjusting machines for finishing operations and refining adjustments for paper weight, color, machinability, and quality while preventing impressions on printed materials.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate auxiliary binding machines and related equipment.
• Set up and operate automatic bindery machines with multiple functions and station capabilities.
• Inspect equipment for safety issues.
• Operate automatic adhesive binding machines (perfect binders) when required.
• Adjust and coordinate multiple work stations on a single machine.
• Direct the crew through all aspects of production.
• Monitor quality, output, and productivity.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Life insurance
• Voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
• Tuition assistance
• Maternity leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employer/partner discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed