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Job Title: Printing Machine Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Machine Operator to efficiently set up and operate a variety of machines, including polar cutters, to ensure high-quality production. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail to examine products for defects and perform necessary maintenance on equipment.

Responsibilities

+ Interpret work orders to determine instructions and specifications for machine setup.

+ Set up and operate a polar cutter machine.

+ Examine stitched, collated, bound, or unbound product samples for defects such as imperfect bindings, ink spots, torn pages, loose pages, or uncut threads.

+ Set up, run, and adjust bindery machines and devices to accommodate sheets, signatures, or books of specified sizes.

+ Trim edges of books to size using cutting machines, book trimming machines, or hand cutters.

+ Stitch or glue endpapers, bindings, backings, or signatures using sewing machines, glue machines, or glue and brushes.

+ Inspect products to decide whether to accept or reject them to maintain the required quality level.

+ Perform daily and periodic maintenance on bindery/finishing equipment and assist in the repair and/or rebuilding of equipment when needed.

Essential Skills

+ Mechanically inclined with experience in printing press and machine operation.

+ Proficiency in using bindery, polar cutter, and troubleshooting skills.

+ Experience in machine setup and flexography.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ 2+ years of cutter machine operation experience preferred.

+ Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

+ Detail-oriented with the ability to follow written instructions.

Why Work Here?

Join a family-owned company that offers a strong benefits plan, including a 401K with a 3% match. Enjoy being part of a dedicated team where your contributions are valued.

Work Environment

Work in a fast-paced printing environment equipped with heating and AC. The facility can vary in temperature when dock doors are open. It is a louder environment, yet well-lit and clean.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Bloomington, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $58240.00/yr.

Health, dental and vision.

401K plus match after probation period

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bloomington,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2025.

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.