Bindery Machine Operator at Aerotek

Bindery Machine Operator

1st and 2nd Shift $22-24/hr

Key Responsibilities

• Review work orders to determine specifications and instructions for bindery operations.
• Set up and operate lamina machines to glue and press sheets prior to cutting.
• Inspect stitched, collated, bound, and unbound products for defects, including:
  • Imperfect bindings
  • Ink spots
  • Torn or loose pages
  • Uncut threads
• Perform hand bindery functions such as kitting and collating printed materials.
• Trim product edges to size using cutting machines, trimming equipment, or hand cutters.
• Stitch or glue endpapers, bindings, backings, and signatures using:
  • Sewing machines
  • Glue machines
  • Manual glue application tools (brushes)
• Conduct quality inspections and determine whether products meet standards for acceptance or rejection.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area while following all safety and production procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined with the ability to operate production machinery.
• Prior experience in machine operation and bindery work.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds safely and repeatedly.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in printing or bindery operations.
• Previous experience working in a commercial printing company is strongly preferred.

Work Environment

• Fast?paced printing and production facility.
• Climate?controlled with heating and air conditioning; temperature may fluctuate when dock doors are open.
• Well?lit, clean facility that may be loud at times due to machinery.

Why Work Here?

• Family?owned company with a supportive and team?oriented culture.
• Competitive benefits package, including:
  • 401(k) plan with a 3% company match
• Stable work environment with opportunities to grow within the organization.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minnetonka, MN.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Minnetonka,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 7, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.