Bindery Operator 2 (Mounter Assistant) 2nd Shift

RR Donnelley•Cudahy, WI

About The Position

RRD is hiring a Bindery Operator 2 (Mounter Assistant) for the second shift. The role sets up, adjusts, and operates auxiliary and automatic bindery machines 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, and related mailing or decorating equipment. The operator coordinates machine stations, makes adjustments to meet production and paper-stock requirements, directs the crew through production, and monitors quality, output, and productivity. The role also includes inspecting equipment for safety issues. The stated shift is 2:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with a $2 per hour shift premium. The starting base pay range is $17.50 to $19.00 per hour; actual pay may vary based on factors including education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret written work orders and job specifications describing bindery requirements, machine-operation sequence, and dimensional accuracy.
Ability to independently decide which equipment to use.
Ability to calculate distances, clearances, and fits when combining machines.
Skill 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 setup, operating requirements, procedures, capabilities, and limitations for one or more bindery machines.
Knowledge of quality and machining requirements for coated and uncoated paper stock.
Skill setting up and adjusting machines for finishing operations and refining adjustments for the stock being used.

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust, and operate auxiliary binding machines and related equipment.
Set up automatic bindery machines with multiple functions and stations to process printed sheets into finished products.
Inspect equipment for safety issues.
Operate automatic adhesive binding machines, such as perfect binders, when needed.
Adjust and coordinate multiple work stations on a single machine.
Direct the crew through all aspects of production.
Monitor product quality, output, and productivity.
Make machine adjustments to suit paper weight, color, machinability, and quality and to prevent impressions on printed materials.