Folder Gluer (Bobst) Operator - Night Shift

RR Donnelley•Greensboro, NC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions. This role involves operating auxiliary binding machines, specifically focusing on the Bobst Folder Gluer on the night shift. The operator will be responsible for setting up, adjusting, and operating the equipment, inspecting it for safety, and potentially operating other automatic adhesive binding machines. A key part of the role includes directing a crew, monitoring quality and productivity, and training new employees.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the set up, adjustment, procedures, capabilities and limitations of equipment to perform the full range of standard and specialized binding, folding, collating, and cutting of printed materials to complete a finished product
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
Skill in operating complicated bindery equipment such as folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding/gluing machines
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

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust and operate a variety of auxiliary binding machines
Inspect equipment for safety issues
Operate automatic adhesive binding machines (perfect binders) that contain numerous interrelated process stations
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