Die Cutter Operator 1st Shift

RR Donnelley•Cudahy, WI

About The Position

RRD is hiring a Die Cutter Operator to set up, adjust, and operate auxiliary bindery machinery and support production of finished printed materials. The role may include operating automatic adhesive binding machines with multiple process stations, coordinating adjustments across those stations, and directing the production crew. The operator inspects equipment for safety issues and monitors product quality, output, and productivity. The stated shift is 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Starting pay is $20.00–$26.00 per hour, with a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

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 the machinability of different paper weights, sizes, kinds, and colors, 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 the functional accuracy and operating conditions of bindery machines.
Skill in making difficult adjustments to powered machines using hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, punches, and knives, as well as specialized manufacturer-provided tools.
Skill in operating complicated bindery equipment such as folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, and binding or gluing machines.
Ability to read and interpret written instructions specifying the number and sequence of machine operations and maintain dimensional accuracy.

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust, and operate a variety of auxiliary binding machines.
Inspect equipment for safety issues.
May operate automatic adhesive binding machines that perform functions such as vibrating, milling, roughening, gluing, covering, and delivering or stacking completed books, magazines, or catalogs.
Make adjustments to coordinate the 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
Overtime and shift differential may be included in total compensation, depending on the role.