Machine Operator 3rd Shift
Listed on 2026-07-22
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Assembly, Production Associate / Production Line
Bindery Operator 1 – 3rd Shift (approx. 11:00pm to 7:00am)
Starting at $20.15 per hour, plus an additional $3 per hour premium shift differential.
Responsibilities- Set 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 machines)
- May 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 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
- Direct crew through all aspects of production
- Monitor quality, output and productivity
- Other duties as assigned
- Familiarity with different paper weights, sizes, kinds and colors to identify paper conditions (e.g. excessive moisture or curling that frequently requires additional machine adjustment)
- Basic mathematics (decimals, metric units) to understand dimensional requirements 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 (wrenches, screwdrivers, punches, knives) and more specialized hand tools furnished by the machine manufacturer
- Ability to read and interpret written work instructions indicating the number and sequence of machine operations required to complete the work and maintain dimensional accuracy
- Knowledge of operating procedures for bindery equipment such as folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding/gluing machines
- Working knowledge of the setup, 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
3rd shift (approx. 11:00pm to 7:00am). Qualified candidates must be able to work overnight and morning hours. There is a $3.00 per hour premium shift differential.
Pay and BenefitsPay range: $20.15 to $22.40 per hour. The actual rate of pay offered may vary based upon education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, overtime, shift differential, call‑in and standby pay may be included.
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; tuition assistance; paternity leave; adoption assistance; and employer/partner discounts.
EEO StatementAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre‑employment background and drug screen.
RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.
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