Folder Operator

RR Donnelley•West Bend, WI

About The Position

RRD is hiring a Folder Operator to set up, adjust, and operate bindery and finishing equipment used to process printed sheets into finished products such as books, catalogs, manuals, directories, and magazines. The role may involve auxiliary binding machines and automatic bindery machines with multiple functions and stations, including folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, and binding or gluing machines. The operator may also run automatic adhesive binding machines (perfect binders), coordinating their interconnected production stations. The Folder Operator inspects equipment for safety issues, makes adjustments to coordinate machine workstations, directs the crew through production, and monitors quality, output, and productivity. The scheduled shift is Monday through Thursday, 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, with a third-shift differential. The stated national pay range is $21.00 to $26.26 per hour, with geographic and other factors affecting the actual offer.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret written work orders or job specifications describing bindery requirements and the sequence of machine operations.
Ability to independently decide which equipment to use.
Ability to calculate distances, clearances, and fits when combining machines.
Skill using standard and specialized tools and devices to adjust and maintain bindery machines.
General knowledge of complex bindery machines, including fully automatic binding machines, multiple-station collators, and multiple folding units.
Thorough knowledge of the setup, operating requirements, procedures, capabilities, and limitations of one or more bindery machines.
Knowledge of standard and specialized folding, collating, and cutting operations for printed materials.
Knowledge of the quality and machining requirements of coated and uncoated paper stock.
Skill in setting up and adjusting finishing machines for varying paper weight, color, machinability, and quality, while preventing machining impressions on printed materials.

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust, and operate auxiliary binding machines and related bindery equipment.
Set up automatic bindery machines with multiple functions and station capabilities to produce finished printed products.
Inspect equipment for safety issues.
Operate automatic adhesive binding machines (perfect binders), as needed.
Adjust machines to coordinate multiple workstations.
Direct the crew through all aspects of production.
Monitor quality, output, and productivity.
Read work orders and job specifications, select appropriate equipment, and maintain dimensional accuracy.
Use tools and devices to adjust and maintain bindery machines.
Set up and adjust finishing operations for the paper stock being used.