Bindery Operator III - 526891

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $19.33 - Midpoint: $24.18 (Hourly N5)

Department/Organization: 505161 - University Printing

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary: The Bindery Operator III calculates and cuts stock for printing. Trims printed material. Sets-up and operates a variety of equipment in preparing material for binding. Provides guidance, training, and/or oversight to other Bindery Operators.

Additional Department Summary: Performs bindery operations required to safely and accurately produce finished products for on time delivery and has broad responsibilities for production efficiency and quality control. Assists in the supervision of student workers using equipment and doing hand assembly. Maintains supply inventories. Trims printed materials and performs finishing tasks using cutters, folders, collators, stitchers, and other bindery equipment. Calculates and cuts stock to precise specifications for printing jobs. Sets up, operates, and maintains bindery machinery to ensure efficient production. Performs quality control checks to ensure finished products meet specifications. Provides guidance, training, and oversight to student workers and junior bindery staff. Monitors and maintains supply inventories, requesting replenishments as needed. Assists in scheduling and prioritizing bindery tasks to meet production deadlines. Ensures compliance with safety standards and operational procedures.

Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and four (4) years of bindery experience.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.

Skills and Knowledge: Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail. Ability to read and interpret job tickets and specifications. Experience with a variety of bindery equipment. Ability to lead and train others effectively. Good organizational and time management skills. Proficiency in operating a wide range of bindery equipment.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with small offset press. Vocational training in printing or bindery operations.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.