Folder, Cutter and Stitcher Operators (Experienced)

RR DonnelleyMacedonia, OH
$20 - $28Onsite

About The Position

Our workload at our Macedonia Commercial Print facility is growing! We are seeking to add experienced Bindery Operators for our 1st shift (6am-2pm, M-F) and 2nd Shift (11pm-9pm, M-Th). 2nd shift includes paid shift differential. The role involves setting up, adjusting, and operating a variety of auxiliary binding machines, including those with cutting heads, inkjet and mailing devices, case making & decorating equipment, folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, and binding/gluing machines. Operators may also set up automatic bindery machines with multiple functions and station capabilities. Responsibilities include inspecting equipment for safety, making adjustments to coordinate work stations, directing crews, monitoring quality, output, and productivity, and training new and existing team members.

Requirements

  • 2+ years experience operating Bindery equipment.
  • Familiarity with 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 adjustments to powered machines using handtools (i.e. wrenches, screwdrivers, punches, knives) as well as more specialized hand tools, usually furnished by the machine manufacturer
  • 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
  • Knowledge of operating procedures for bindery equipment such as folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, or binding/gluing machines
  • Working knowledge of the set up, adjustment, procedures, capabilities and limitations of equipment to perform the full range of standard and specialized folding, collating, and cutting of printed materials to complete a finished product

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 variety of auxiliary binding machines containing several cutting heads, control surfaces or other attachments (i.e. inkjet and mailing devices, case making & decorating equipment, folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding/gluing machines
  • May set up automatic bindery machines containing multiple functions and station capabilities (power paper cutters, power collators and gatherers, power folders, power speed binder) which can be electromechanically combined with other equipment and devices to produce a complete bindery and finishing unit that processes printed sheets into final books or other completed products
  • Inspect equipment for safety issues
  • 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
  • Responsible for training and supporting new and existing team members.

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision coverage
  • paid time off
  • disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • life insurance
  • other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
  • parental leave
  • adoption assistance
  • tuition assistance
  • employer/partner discounts
  • shift differential
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