Bindery Specialist

Benefits/Perks

Competitive Compensation
Flexible Scheduling

Responsibilities

• Examine stitched, collated, bound, or unbound product samples for defects.
• Read work orders to determine instructions and specifications for machine set-up.
• Install or adjust bindery machine devices to accommodate sheets, signatures, or books of specified sizes.
• Trim edges of books to size using cutting machines, book trimming machines, or hand cutters.
• Sew or glue endpapers, bindings, backings, or signatures using sewing machines, glue machines, or glue and brushes.
• Maintain records, such as daily production records, using specified forms.
• Pack finished books for shipping by wrapping or packing books and stacking boxes on pallets.
• Set up or operate glue machines by filling glue reservoirs, turning switches to activate heating elements, or adjusting glue flow or conveyor speed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required. Some college coursework in printing, binding, or related field preferred.

Qualifications

Ability to apply critical thinking using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

Ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

Skills

Basic knowledge of bindery machines and processes.

Attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure.

Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.

Benefits

Opportunity for career advancement within the company.

Collaborative and supportive work environment.

Company provides training programs in various areas including management, sales, operations, print, signs, design, and marketing.

Flexible scheduling options.

Competitive compensation package.