CareerPlan

Bindery Operator 2

Durham, NC, usFull-time2026-10-13 → 2026-11-10

Core

Set up, adjust, and operate auxiliary and automatic bindery machines to process printed sheets into final books, catalogs, manuals, directories, and magazines.

Role type

Bindery Operator

Builds

Finished printed products (books, catalogs, manuals, directories, magazines)

Domain

Printing and binding

Required skills

Machine setup and adjustment, Quality inspection, Crew direction, Paper stock knowledge, Tool usage, Work order interpretation

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

Inkjet devices, Mailing 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 auxiliary binding machines with cutting heads and attachments; Operate automatic bindery machines with multiple functions to produce complete finishing units; Inspect equipment for safety issues; Make adjustments to coordinate work stations on single machines; Monitor quality, output, and productivity; Direct crew through all aspects of production.

Seniority

Entry to Mid-level