Precision Bindery Operator — Finishing Specialist

Joseph C. Woodard Printing Company; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph C. Woodard Printing Company in Raleigh, NC seeks a full-time Bindery Operator to operate and maintain bindery and finishing equipment for printed materials.

The role requires setting up machines per job specifications, monitoring production for quality, and ensuring proper alignment, trimming, and binding. You will assist with packaging finished products for shipment and collaborate with press and prepress teams to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience operating bindery and finishing equipment.
• Ability to read job tickets and verify specifications.
• Ability to lift and move paper stock and finished products.
• Willingness to learn and follow procedures.
• Experience in commercial printing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain bindery and finishing equipment.
• Set up machines according to job specifications.
• Monitor production for accuracy and quality.
• Make routine adjustments for alignment, trimming, binding.
• Assist with packaging, labeling, and preparing finished products for shipment.
• Collaborate with press and prepress teams to meet deadlines.

Skills

Bindery equipment

Machine setup

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Time management

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Printing industry experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Folders

Cutters

Stitchers

Collators

Job description

Joseph C. Woodard Printing Company in Raleigh, NC seeks a full-time Bindery Operator to operate and maintain bindery and finishing equipment for printed materials.

The role requires setting up machines per job specifications, monitoring production for quality, and ensuring proper alignment, trimming, and binding. You will assist with packaging finished products for shipment and collaborate with press and prepress teams to meet deadlines.