RRD McKay Press in Midland, MI is searching for an experience Bindery Operator! Duties include: Set up, adjust and operate a machines (folders, cutters, or stitcher), containing multiple functions and station capabilities (power paper cutters, power collators and gatherers, power folders, power speed binder) that processes printed sheets into final books, catalogs, manuals, or other completed products. 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. Monitor quality, output and productivity.
General knowledge of bindery machines to perform the full range of standard and specialized folds of printed materials. Thorough knowledge of the set up, operating requirements, procedures, capabilities and limitations of one or more bindery machines. Ability to read and interpret written work orders or other job specifications. Knowledge of the quality and machining requirements of various coated and uncoated types of paper stock. Skill in setting up and adjusting machines for finishing operations and to refine such adjustments for the weight, color, machinability and quality of paper stock being used and to prevent machining impressions on the printed materials. Skill in using the full range of standard and specialized tools and devices to adjust and maintain the functional accuracy and operating conditions of the bindery machines.
RRD IS AN EEO/AA INCLUDING VETS AND DISABLED EMPLOYER
Required Skills
Bindery / finishing machine setup and operation skills
Required Experience
Bindery Operator experience.
Experience with mail inserting machines (setup and operation) is desired.
Bindery / finishing machine setup and operation skills