Bindery Operator — Precision Finishing + 401(k) & Bonus

AlphaGraphics of Greenway Plaza; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus (performance)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Vision insurance

Job summary

AlphaGraphics of Greenway Plaza is seeking a Bindery Operator in Dallas to finish printed products and operate bindery equipment in a fast-paced, collaborative team. You will read work orders and set up cutters, inspect samples for quality, and keep records as you work on multiple jobs daily.

We value reliability, teamwork, and attention to detail, with competitive hourly pay and benefits. Training programs are provided to support growth and mastery of our print finish processes.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Bindery experience

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Mathematical skills

Reliability & punctuality

Job description

AlphaGraphics of Greenway Plaza is seeking a Bindery Operator in Dallas to finish printed products and operate bindery equipment in a fast-paced, collaborative team. You will read work orders and set up cutters, inspect samples for quality, and keep records as you work on multiple jobs daily.

We value reliability, teamwork, and attention to detail, with competitive hourly pay and benefits. Training programs are provided to support growth and mastery of our print finish processes.