Bindery Operator 3 (Die Cutter)

RR Donnelley•Greensboro, NC

3h•$49,920 - $72,800

About The Position

The Bindery Operator 3 sets up, adjusts, and operates auxiliary binding machines and may operate automatic adhesive binding machines such as perfect binders. These machines process collated sheets or signatures through interrelated stations to produce finished books, magazines, or catalogs. The operator makes adjustments to coordinate machine workstations, oversees the production crew, monitors quality and productivity, and inspects equipment for safety issues. The role also includes training and mentoring employees to promote consistent knowledge of company policies, procedures, and best practices.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the setup, adjustment, procedures, capabilities, and limitations of equipment used for standard and specialized binding, folding, collating, and cutting of printed materials.
Comprehensive knowledge of how different paper weights, sizes, kinds, and colors behave in machinery, including identifying conditions such as excessive moisture or curling that may require machine adjustments.
Ability to use standard and specialized tools and devices to adjust and maintain bindery machines.
Skill in making difficult adjustments to powered machines using hand tools and specialized tools, including tools furnished by the machine manufacturer.
Skill in operating complicated bindery equipment such as folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, and binding or gluing machines.
Ability to read and interpret written work instructions specifying the number and sequence of machine operations and dimensional accuracy requirements.

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust, and operate a variety of auxiliary binding machines.
Inspect equipment for safety issues.
May operate automatic adhesive binding machines (perfect binders) that process collated sheets or signatures through functions such as vibrating, milling, roughening, gluing, covering, and delivering or stacking finished products.
Adjust machine settings to coordinate multiple workstations.
Direct the crew through all aspects of production.
Monitor quality, output, and productivity.
Train and mentor new and existing employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices.