Print/Bindery Technician (On-Site) - Print Services
About The Position
Perform skilled work to completion on various digital print bindery finishing equipment. Provide technical support in all areas of production and assist the team as needed. The position works in standard digital, large-format printing, bindery, and reproduction environments and may involve exposure to chemicals such as blanket wash, plate cleaners, and alcohol. It requires standing for extended periods and lifting, moving, and stacking paper and materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasional overtime or schedule adjustments may be needed to meet production deadlines. The role is on-site, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with work as needed on occasion. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Requirements
- Ability to learn and perform basic printing, finishing, and bindery operations in a production print environment.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, including print job orders and production specifications.
- Basic computer skills sufficient to operate print management systems, digital printers, and finishing equipment interfaces.
- Attention to detail, organization, and quality control.
- Ability to safely operate equipment and handle materials in a production setting, including lifting and moving paper stock and standing for extended periods.
- Current Texas Class C driver's license.
- Complete a defensive driver course within 30 days of hire.
- Working knowledge of current digital production, finishing, and binding technologies.
- Working knowledge of paper products and synthetic printing substrates.
- Organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multitask.
- Self-starter able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
- Quality-focused and able to be cross-trained in production-related processes.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision once fully trained.
- Ability to train incoming entry-level print and bindery technicians.
- Ability to provide courteous and professional service when interacting with customers and/or departments.
- Ability to lift, move, and stack paper and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in printing and bindery, including operating digital printers or bindery/finishing equipment.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain standard digital bindery and finishing equipment, including cutters, folders, and creasers.
- Assist with operating and maintaining Konica Minolta high-speed production, Riso Inkjet, and Oki printers and/or presses.
- Assist other print and bindery technicians as needed.
- Review work orders and finished products to ensure accuracy, quality standards, and completion requirements are met.
- Identify production issues and communicate them promptly to supervisors or team members.
- Deliver and/or retrieve print and graphics materials as needed.
- Assist with loading and unloading materials from a vehicle.
- Maintain a daily vehicle mileage logbook and keep up with scheduled vehicle maintenance.
- Keep paper-stock supplies organized; count and move paper materials at the off-site warehouse and production area.
- Perform inventory counts as needed to ensure paper additions and allocations are correctly recorded in the print management system.
- Follow safety procedures related to bindery equipment, vehicles, and material handling.
- Adhere to internal controls and reporting structure.
- Perform related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
