Bindery Specialist

About the Company

As an established leader in the Printing, Signs, Apparel and Promo industry, our mission is to partner with customers from local small businesses to Fortune 500 organizations and provide them with the tools and expertise needed to grow their businesses. Our tight-knit team at AlphaGraphics Plano | McKinney | Allen | Frisco is a passionate and fast-paced group fully invested in the success of our company, valuing contributions from each team member.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders to determine setup specifications and instructions.
• Set up automatic cutting programs manually into cutter machines.
• Examine folded, stitched, collated, bound, and unbound product samples for defects such as imperfect folding, bindings, toner streaks, torn or loose pages.
• Start assorted bindery machines and make trial runs to verify accuracy of machine setups before running jobs.
• Troubleshoot machine problems related to equipment and setup.
• 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.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off