Bindery Operator

AlphaGraphics Northbrook / Deerfield; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Vision insurance

Job summary

AlphaGraphics Northbrook / Deerfield is seeking a Bindery Operator to operate and finish printed products. The role emphasizes collaboration, dependability, and contributing to local business success.

The team is growth-minded, fast-paced, and values each member's contributions. The position offers opportunities to work with various finishing equipment, maintain production records, and participate in a recognized quality program.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience setting up and operating bindery/finishing equipment in print shops.
• Attention to detail required for quality control of finished products.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaborative teamwork.
• Good mathematical skills for measurements and tolerances.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders to determine setup specifications and instructions.
• Set-up automatic cutting programs manually into cutter machine.
• Inspect samples for defects such as misfolds, binding issues, or toner streaks.
• Set up and operate machines for cutting, folding, scoring, binding, laminating, and booklet making.
• Monitor machine operations and adjust as needed.
• Install and adjust bindery machine devices to accommodate sized sheets/books.
• Maintain daily production records using provided forms.
• Lubricate and clean machine parts and perform minor repairs.

Skills

2-5 years experience

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Math skills

Punctuality

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

Bindery Operator From $20.00

Position Summary

Our Bindery Operator is primarily responsible for operating various machines and equipment to finish products that have been printed so they can be delivered. More than anything, we’re looking for a highly collaborative and dependable teammate that is driven by the opportunity to contribute to the success of a local business. We are a growing, passionate, and fast-paced team that is fully invested in the success of our company, and we value contributions from each team member.

Key Responsibilities

• Read work orders to determine setup specifications and instructions.
• Set-up automatic cutting programs manually into cutter machine.
• Examine folded, stitched, collated, bound, and unbound product samples for defects such as imperfect folding, bindings, toner streaks, torn or loose pages.
• Set up and operate, machines that perform operations such as cutting, folding, scoring/creasing, padding, drilling, hand punch for coil binding, laminating, perfect binding, saddle stitching, booklet making, etc.
• Observe and monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions and to determine whether adjustments are needed.
• Install and adjust bindery machine devices, such as knives, guides, rollers, etc., to accommodate sheets, signatures, or books of specified sizes.
• Maintain records of daily production, using computer and specified forms.
• Lubricate and clean machine parts and make minor repairs to keep machines in working condition.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Skills

• 2 -5 years of experience setting up and operating bindery and finishing equipment in medium to large print shops with high job count and tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good mathematical skills.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and attention to workstations.

If you are intrigued by this opportunity and want your chance, here it is. Join a team committed to quality and operation excellence, which has been nationally recognized with awards like the “Franny” award and the “Center of Excellence” award.

Benefits include healthcare, paid vacation, paid holidays, 401(k), and bonus opportunities.

OUR CORE VALUES

Commitment

• Tenacity
• Integrity
• Excellence
• Fun

AlphaGraphics centers (locations) are independently owned and operated. The posted positions are offered by individual franchisees who interview, hire, manage and pay the employees hired for positions in a specific local location (center) through their specific business.