Collator Operator - 3rd Shift

Job Description

The Job Description Collator Operator - 3rd Shift is responsible for setting up and operating collating and/or labeling/patching machines to produce value-added enhancements to in-process work. Duties include reviewing specifications, setting up equipment, performing forms collating, label affixing, window patching, assembling and perforating signatures, stapling, gluing, folding, cutting sheets of paper, forms, or signatures in specified sequence, and applying labels or films to paper substrates.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret written work orders or other job specifications containing collating requirements which indicate the number and sequence of webs required to complete the work and to maintain dimensional accuracy in accordance with instructions provided.
• 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.
• Must be able to calculate distances, clearances, and fits in combining machines.
• 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 collating machines.
• General knowledge of the collating/label application machines to perform the full range of standard and specialized folds, gluing, perforating and cutting of printed materials.
• Thorough knowledge of the set up, operating requirements, procedures, capabilities and limitations of the collating machine to perform the full range of standard and specialized folding, collating and cutting of printed materials to complete a combined finishing product.

Additional Information

• The pay range for this role at the noted location is $22.44 - $31.62 per hour.
• The actual rate of pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficient, performance, shift, and location.
• In addition to the base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include a sign-on bonus, overtime, shift differential, call-in and stand-by pay.
• Rand McNally & Company 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, and employer/partner discounts.