Bindery Oper (Experienced)

RR Donnelley•Pittsburgh, PA

13d

About The Position

RRD is seeking an experienced Bindery Operator to set up, adjust, and operate bindery equipment used to turn printed sheets into finished products such as books, catalogs, manuals, directories, and magazines. Equipment may include folders, cutters, stitchers, binding and gluing machines, and automatic multi-function bindery systems. The operator may also run automatic adhesive binding machines, coordinate multiple workstations, inspect equipment for safety issues, and direct a production crew. The role includes monitoring product quality, output, and productivity.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret written work orders and job specifications describing bindery requirements, machine-operation sequence, and dimensional accuracy.
Ability to independently select the appropriate equipment for the work.
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 fully automatic binding machines, multi-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 setting up and adjusting machines for finishing operations and refining adjustments for paper weight, color, machinability, and quality while preventing machining impressions on printed materials.

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust, and operate bindery equipment such as folders, cutters, stitchers, and binding or gluing machines.
Set up and operate automatic bindery machines with multiple functions and stations, including cutters, collators, gatherers, folders, and speed binders.
Process printed sheets into finished books, catalogs, manuals, directories, magazines, and other completed products.
Inspect equipment for safety issues.
Operate automatic adhesive binding machines that perform processes such as vibrating, milling, roughening, gluing, covering, and delivering or stacking finished products.
Adjust and coordinate multiple workstations on a single machine.
Direct the crew through production activities.
Monitor quality, output, and productivity.