Bindery Operator (Mounter Machine) 2nd Shift

RR Donnelley•Cudahy, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions. This role involves operating a Post Print Mounter machine on the 2nd shift, with expected cross-training on Die cutters. The operator will be responsible for setting up, adjusting, and operating the machine, inspecting equipment for safety, and potentially operating automatic machines with multiple process stations. Key duties include making adjustments to coordinate work stations, directing crew, and monitoring quality, output, and productivity.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the set up, adjustment, procedures, capabilities and limitations of equipment to perform the full range of standard and specialized Mounting and cutting of printed materials to complete a finished product.
Comprehensive knowledge of machinability of different paper weights, sizes, kinds and colors so as to be able to identify paper conditions (i.e. excessive moisture or curling that frequently requires additional machine adjustment).
Ability to use the full range of standard and specialized tools and devices to adjust and maintain the functional accuracy and operating conditions of the bindery machines.
Skill in making difficult adjustments to powered machines using hand tools (i.e. wrenches, screwdrivers, punches, knives) as well as more specialized hand tools, usually furnished by the machine manufacturer.
Skill in operating complicated bindery equipment such as folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding/gluing machines.
Ability to read and interpret written work which indicates the number and sequence of machine operations required to complete the work and maintain dimensional accuracy in accordance with instructions provided.

Nice To Haves

Navy MOS: LI:Lithographer
Marine MOS: 4615:Combat Lithographer
Army MOS: 83F:Printing and Bindery Specialist

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust and operate a Post Print Mounter machine.
Cross train on Die cutters.
Inspect equipment for safety issues.
Operate automatic machines 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.
Make needed adjustments to coordinate the multiple work stations on a single machine.
Direct crew though all aspects of production.
Monitor quality, output and productivity.