Bindery, Digital and Finishing Specialist/ Operator

About the role

Alphagraphics is an industry‑leading printing company in Carrollton, TX, known for setting national standards of service and quality. We are seeking a high‑energy, positive‑attitude individual with integrity and a strong work ethic to join our team as a Bindery and Finishing Specialist. The specialist must be expert at running and maintaining Duplo bookmakers and digital presses (preferably Xerox), working under the Bindery or Center Manager in a digital print/bindery production environment to deliver high‑quality finished products that meet order specifications and deadlines. Alphagraphics is a Top 25 franchise with a 20,000 sf facility offering design, digital color, digital B&W, large format, offset, and bindery capabilities, plus inside account managers, designers, and delivery personnel, all committed to exceptional customer service from design to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Attends daily production meetings
• Schedules jobs
• Excels efficiently and effectively in a fast‑paced environment
• Checks due dates for all orders
• Informs Production Manager of any due‑date problems
• Ensures order accuracy
• Tests cut on a sample before cutting the entire job
• Completes Quality Assurance for each job
• Checks orders for quality and completeness before packaging and returning to customers
• Orders bindery supplies as needed
• Operates equipment safely and according to equipment instructions
• Cleans and organizes the bindery area throughout the day
• Notifies the Owner/General Manager of equipment needing service
• Maintains a professional manner at all times
• Exhibits a positive, can‑do attitude and willingness to find solutions for projects
• Restocks the bindery department (as needed)
• Attends weekly redo meetings to review procedures and policies
• Accurately counts bindery inventory on the last day of each month
• Runs digital presses in shift or as backup (Xerox presses available)
• Maintains cleanliness under equipment and carts
• Helps train employees on bindery equipment
• Assists other departments and completes special jobs as required

Requirements

• 6+ years of prior bindery experience
• Expert running Duplo or equivalent book maker and other bindery equipment
• Experience running digital presses
• Ability to communicate effectively with all personnel
• Experience with table‑top folders, collators, booklet makers, cutter, drill, stitcher, and book‑binding equipment
• Computer proficiency and knowledge of analog & computerized bindery equipment (cutting, folding, saddle stitching, laminating, UV coating, folding and gluing)
• Proficient with PrintSmith job tracking software (strongly preferred)
• Good eye for detail and above‑average mechanical skills
• Accountability, initiative, and a “can‑do” approach
• Excellent attendance and punctuality

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and paid vacation
• Clean, safe, and friendly work environment
• Culture promoting a healthy work/life balance

Pay

$18.00 – $21.00 per hour

Schedule

Full‑time; hours may vary as job workflow demands