Bindery Technician — Flexible Hours & Growth Path

AlphaGraphics San Marcos; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Flexible Scheduling

Career path development

Team collaboration and fun

Job summary

AlphaGraphics is seeking a Bindery Specialist to join our tight-knit team in a full-time role. You will operate bindery equipment, inspect finished products for quality, and prepare items for shipping, contributing to efficient production and excellent customer service.

The role emphasizes collaboration, reliability, and hands-on operation of various finishing machines within a fast-paced printing environment. Experience is welcome, with training provided by the franchise.

Qualifications

• Ability to read work orders and follow machine setup instructions.
• Attention to detail to identify defects and quality issues.
• Ability to apply general rules to specific production tasks.
• Good math and measurement skills for trimming and alignment.
• Ability to maintain daily production records and packing steps.

Responsibilities

• Examine samples for binding defects and quality issues.
• Read work orders to determine machine setup and specifications.
• Adjust bindery equipment (knives, guides, rollers) for the required size.
• Trim edges to size using cutting machines or hand cutters.
• Stitch or glue endpapers and bindings using sewing and glue machines.
• Monitor machines for malfunctions and performance adjustments.
• Maintain daily production records on specified forms.
• Prepare finished books for shipping and stacking on pallets.
• Set up glue machines and control glue flow and speed.
• Support overall team output and customer service quality.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Logical reasoning

Organizational skills

Spatial awareness

Job description

AlphaGraphics is seeking a Bindery Specialist to join our tight-knit team in a full-time role. You will operate bindery equipment, inspect finished products for quality, and prepare items for shipping, contributing to efficient production and excellent customer service.

The role emphasizes collaboration, reliability, and hands-on operation of various finishing machines within a fast-paced printing environment. Experience is welcome, with training provided by the franchise.