Folder Gluer (Bobst) Operator - Night Shift

RR Donnelley•Greensboro, NC

1d•$24 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

RRD is seeking a Folder Gluer Operator to set up, adjust, and operate Folder Gluer machines. This role involves inspecting equipment for safety, potentially operating automatic adhesive binding machines, making adjustments to coordinate multiple work stations, directing a production crew, monitoring quality and productivity, and training/mentoring employees. The ideal candidate will have thorough knowledge of Folder Gluer operations, machinability of various paper types, and the ability to use specialized tools for machine adjustments and maintenance.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the Folder Gluer set up, adjustment, procedures, capabilities and limitations of equipment to perform the full range of standard and specialized finishing.
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
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 Folder Gluer machine
Inspect equipment for safety issues
May operate automatic adhesive binding machines (perfect binders) 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 completed books, magazines or catalogs
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
Training and mentoring new and existing employees, ensuring consistent knowledge of company policies, procedures, and best practices to improve team performance and productivity