Bindery Operator 1
Posted on: 12 Apr 2021
Houston, TX
Job Description
Individual will perform manual and machine operator tasks related to the operation of bindery equipment in the Digital Print department including a stitcher, folder, cutter, scoring machine, UV coater, etc. Key job functions include: read and interpret job tickets; set up machine in accordance with job ticket instructions, coordinate and lead activities of handworkers to maintain productivity and quality; perform preventive maintenance; report and document defective equipment; inspect equipment for safety issues; monitor quality, output and productivity. Set up, adjust and operate a variety of auxiliary binding machines. Inspect equipment for safety issues. Monitor quality, output and productivity.
Required Skills
* With or without an accommodation must be able to lift and handle materials of 40+ lbs, while pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting and twisting; and must be able to stand continually with frequent bending, stooping and squatting.
* Requires ability to read and make mathematical computations as relates to bindery operations. Must have ability to visually inspect printed material as it comes off the equipment. Ability to distinguish between colors.
* Ability to work in a team environment, have excellent problem-solving ability, be reliable and have strong attention to detail.
* Ability to work all shifts and overtime as required based upon production demands.
* Individual must be capable of mastering the following job requirements: 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. 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). Familiarity with basic mathematics (i.e. decimals, metric units) to understand dimensional requirements contained in job orders and to make more complicated adjustments. 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 hand-tools. Knowledge of operating procedures for 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
Required Experience
1+ year proven experience setting up, operating and trouble-shooting commercial bindery equipment.
R.R. Donnelley
Chicago, IL
R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company, an integrated communications provider, enables organizations to create, manage, deliver, and optimize their multichannel marketing and business communications. It operates through Business Services and Marketing Solutions segments. The Business Services segment offers commercial printing products and branded materials, including manuals, publications, brochures, business cards, flyers, post cards, posters, and promotional items; and specialized transportation and distribution services.
It also provides customer billings, financial statements, healthcare communications, and insurance document statement printing services; distribution, shipping, healthcare, durable goods, promotional, and consumer product goods packaging labels; and packaging solutions, including rigid boxes and in-box print materials for clients in the consumer electronics, life sciences, cosmetics, and consumer packaged goods industries. In addition, this segment offers workflow design, assembly, configuration, kitting, and fulfillment services for clients in the consumer electronics, telecommunications, life sciences, cosmetics, education, and industrial industries.
Further, it provides invoices, order, and business forms that support the private and public sectors; and outsourcing services, such as creative services, research and analytics, financial management, and other services for legal providers, insurance, telecommunications, utilities, retail, and financial services companies. The Marketing Solutions segment offers direct marketing, such as audience segmentation, creative development, program testing, print production, postal optimization, and performance analytics for large-scale personalized direct mail programs; and in-store marketing, digital print, kitting, fulfillment, digital, and creative solutions and list services. It operates in the United States, Asia, Europe, and internationally. The company was founded in 1864 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
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IndustryBusiness Services
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No. of Employees39,500
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Jobs Posted4448
