Bindery Operator

Surge; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge is seeking an experienced Bindery Assistant to support production in a fast-paced printing and manufacturing environment. You will operate bindery equipment, maintain workflow, and ensure quality across production and fulfillment.

Responsibilities include setting up machines, troubleshooting, meeting deadlines, and coordinating with personalization, fulfillment, and shipping teams. A high school diploma or GED and 3–5 years in bindery are required; overtime may be needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of bindery or print production experience required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude (testing may be required).
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Intermediate math skills.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and time management.
• Ability to pass a color vision test.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret work orders/job tickets for setup and production instructions.
• Operate and maintain bindery equipment, including cutter, folder, shrink-wrap, and inserter machines.
• Perform machine setup, adjustments, and troubleshooting.
• Follow startup, cleaning, and shutdown procedures.
• Maintain workflow to meet production deadlines.
• Track and report daily production and material usage.
• Communicate equipment or order issues to leadership.
• Support related departments including personalization, fulfillment, and shipping.
• Follow all QC and safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Data entry

Math skills

Attention to detail

Color vision test

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cutter machines (Polar, Seybold)

MBO Folder machines

Shrink-wrap equipment

Inserter machines

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Bindery Assistant to support production in a fast-paced printing and manufacturing environment. This role involves operating bindery equipment, maintaining workflow, and ensuring quality standards are met across production and fulfillment processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret work orders/job tickets for setup and production instructions
• Operate and maintain bindery equipment, including:
  • Cutter machines (Polar, Seybold)
  • MBO Folder machines
  • Shrink-wrap equipment
  • Inserter machines
• Perform machine setup, adjustments, and troubleshooting
• Follow startup, cleaning, and shutdown procedures
• Maintain workflow to meet production deadlines
• Track and report daily production and material usage
• Communicate equipment or order issues to leadership
• Support related departments including personalization, fulfillment, and shipping
• Follow all quality control (QC) and safety procedures

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 3–5 years of bindery or print production experience required
• Strong mechanical aptitude (testing may be required)
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Intermediate math skills
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and time management
• Ability to pass a color vision test
• Must be able to work overtime as needed

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Surge is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Surge is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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