CareerPlan

Bindery Operator 1 (Cutter, Stitcher, or Folder)

Smyrna, TN, usFull-time2026-10-02 → 2026-11-10

Core

Operate and adjust auxiliary and automatic bindery machines to process printed sheets into final books, catalogs, manuals, and magazines.

Role type

Bindery Operator (Cutter, Stitcher, or Folder)

Builds

Finished printed products including books, catalogs, and magazines

Domain

Manufacturing / Print & Packaging

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Machine setup and adjustment, quality inspection, crew direction, paper weight/size identification, basic mathematics, tool usage, work order interpretation, operating procedures knowledge

Preferred skills

Training and mentoring employees

Technologies

Inkjet devices, case making equipment, folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding/gluing machines, perfect binders, power paper cutters, power collators, power folders, power speed binders

Responsibilities

Set up and operate bindery machines, inspect equipment for safety, monitor quality and productivity, make adjustments to coordinate work stations, direct crew through production, train and mentor employees

Seniority

Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC