Bindery Operator

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Austin - Austin, TX 78744, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $20.00 - $24.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Night Shift, We are seeking a detail-oriented and precise 2nd Shift Digital Bindery & Finishing Equipment Operator with a heavy emphasis on guillotine paper cutter operation. In this role, you will handle the final, critical steps of our print production process during our afternoon/evening shift. You will set up, program, and operate a computerized programmatic guillotine cutter alongside a variety of small-format finishing equipment to deliver high-quality, accurately trimmed print products.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

Guillotine Cutting & Trimming (Primary Focus)

Set up, program, and safely operate a computerized, programmatic guillotine paper cutter.
Calculate margins and trim marks accurately to execute precise cuts for digital and offset press sheets, ensuring zero spoilage of printed work.
Troubleshoot cutting issues (such as draw, bow, or rough edges) and perform basic maintenance like blade changes.

Small-Format Finishing Operations

Operate auxiliary bindery equipment, including but not limited to:

Paper folders and scoring/creasing machines
Booklet makers, stitchers, and collators
Coils, wire, and comb binding equipment
Laminators and UV coaters
Corner rounders and paper drills


Review job tickets thoroughly to verify quantities, dimensions, layout specifications, and special finishing instructions.

Quality Control & Maintenance

Conduct regular quality checks throughout production runs to ensure registration, trim accuracy, and overall product integrity.
Perform routine preventive maintenance on finishing equipment to minimize downtime and ensure operator safety.

Pack, label, and stage finished goods for shipping or delivery according to company standards
Qualifications: Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of experience operating a programmatic guillotine paper cutter in a commercial print or digital production environment.
Technical Skills: Strong ability to read job tickets, understand print layouts, impose trim marks, and navigate digital finishing interfaces.
Math & Measurement: Proficient in math fractions, decimals, and using standard/metric rulers down to 1/32nd of an inch.
Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly, stand for long periods, and perform repetitive movements safely.
Attributes: High attention to detail, strict adherence to safety protocols, and a strong sense of urgency in a deadline-driven environment.
Shift Flexibility: Reliability to consistently work the full 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM schedule.