CareerPlan

Bindery Operator 2 (Overwrap Operator- Apprentice)

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 (Apprentice)

Builds

Finished printed products including books, catalogs, and magazines

Domain

Printing and packaging

Required skills

Machine setup and adjustment, Quality inspection, Paper stock knowledge, Tool usage, Production crew direction, 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 completed products; Inspect equipment for safety issues; Make adjustments to coordinate work stations; Monitor quality, output, and productivity

Seniority

Apprentice