Durham, North Carolina, USA
17 days ago
Bindery Operator (Folder Gluer- 1 Litho Way)

Company Description

Looking to build new skills and grow your career? Join our Bindery Department! We're committed to your success and provide comprehensive training to help you learn everything you need to excel in the Bindery Operator role. No prior experience needed- just bring your enthusiasm, and we'll guide you along the way. 

As part of the team, you'll have ongoing opportunities to learn, develop, and advance in a supportive environment. Opportunities available on 1st and 2nd shift!

1st shift: 7am- 3:30pm; 2nd Shift 3pm-11:30pm ($2.00 shift differential)

Job DescriptionSet 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 machinesMay 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, catalogs, manuals, directories, magazines or other completed productsInspect equipment for safety issuesMay 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 catalogsMake needed adjustments to coordinate the multiple work stations on a single machineDirect crew though all aspects of productionMonitor quality, output and productivity

QualificationsFamiliarity 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)Familiarity with basic mathematics (i.e. decimals, metric units) to understand dimensional requirements contained in job orders and to make more complicated adjustmentsAbility 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 machinesSkill 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 manufacturerAbility 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 providedKnowledge of operating procedures for bindery equipment such as folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding/gluing machinesWorking 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

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $17.07 - $23.04 / hour. The actual rate of pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call-in, and stand-by pay. RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, maternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

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