Bindery Operator - Folder Focus

Fort Orange Press
  • Albany, NY
  • $20–$26 Per Hour
4 days ago

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Date posted: May 6, 2026

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Job description:

Job Overview
Join our dynamic manufacturing team as a Binder Operator, where you will play a vital role in producing high-quality printed materials. This energetic position involves operating binding equipment to assemble, finish, and prepare printed products for delivery. You will ensure that each project meets our rigorous standards for quality, efficiency, and precision. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about print production, this is your opportunity to contribute to a creative and innovative team dedicated to excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Operate binding machinery such as perfect binders, saddle stitchers, or case makers to assemble printed materials efficiently and accurately
  • Perform routine machine setup, adjustments, and maintenance to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime
  • Conduct quality control checks throughout the binding process, inspecting for defects, proper alignment, and finish consistency
  • Collaborate with prepress and print teams to ensure color management standards are maintained during finishing processes
  • Manage material handling tasks including loading raw materials and unloading finished products using forklifts or other equipment
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to safety protocols at all times
  • Troubleshoot mechanical issues promptly to prevent delays in production schedules

Qualifications

  • Proven experience operating binding equipment such as perfect binders, flexo presses, or similar machinery in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong understanding of print finishing processes including layout design, typography, and print advertising standards
  • Knowledge of color management techniques and prepress workflows to ensure accurate color reproduction
  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign) for quality checks or layout adjustments is a plus
  • Ability to read technical drawings and machine instructions with attention to detail
  • Experience with CNC machining or other manufacturing tools is advantageous
  • Valid forklift certification preferred for material handling tasks
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot mechanical or technical issues quickly

Join us as a Binder Operator and become an essential part of our vibrant team committed to delivering exceptional printed products. Your expertise will help bring creative visions to life while ensuring efficiency and top-tier quality at every step!

Work Location: In person

Numbers & Facts

LocationAlbany, NY
Salary$20–$26 Per Hour

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suiteunmatched
  • Adobe InDesignunmatched
  • Adobe Photoshopunmatched
  • Bindery Equipmentunmatched
  • CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
  • Color Managementunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Forkliftunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Materials Managementunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Print Advertisingunmatched
  • Printingunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Production Scheduleunmatched
  • Quality Controlunmatched
  • Technical Drawingunmatched
  • Tool and Die Manufacturingunmatched
  • Typographyunmatched

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