Die Cutter Operator 2nd Shift

RR Donnelley•Cudahy, WI

About The Position

RRD is hiring a Die Cutter Operator to set up, adjust, and operate auxiliary binding equipment used to produce finished printed materials. The role may include operating automatic adhesive binding machines with multiple process stations, making adjustments to coordinate those stations, directing a production crew, and monitoring quality, output, and productivity. The position is scheduled for 2nd shift, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Pay is $20.00 to $26.00 per hour, with a $2 per hour 2nd-shift differential and a $2,000 sign-on bonus. Actual pay may vary based on factors including education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location. Employment offers are contingent on successfully completing a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

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 recognizing 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, such as wrenches, screwdrivers, punches, and knives.
Skill in operating complicated bindery equipment, including 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.
Operate automatic adhesive binding machines, as needed, performing processes such as vibrating, milling, roughening, gluing, covering, and delivering or stacking completed books, magazines, or catalogs.
Adjust multiple machine work stations to coordinate their operation.
Direct the crew through all aspects of production.
Monitor quality, output, and productivity.