• Bindery Operator

    Aerotek (Urbandale, IA)


    Job Title: Bindery Operator** **Job Description

     

    Join our team as a Bindery Operator where you will play a crucial role in producing saddle-stitched and trimmed booklets by operating an automated bindery finishing machine. Your expertise will ensure high-quality printed products by jogging, cutting, folding, and binding paper using a variety of equipment.

    Responsibilities

    + Bind sheets of paper or signatures into complete booklets using an automated bindery finishing machine.

    + Jog and cut paper and board stock to required sizes for printing and trim finished products.

    + Operate folding machines to fold sheets of paper into folders or signatures.

    + Operate small binding machines, drills, and perform manual binding operations including tabbing, laminating, and collating.

    + Review job tickets, layout sheets, artwork, and specifications before starting a job and clarify any questions.

    + Set up, operate, and maintain bindery and finishing equipment.

    + Maintain a clean and safe work area around binding equipment.

    + Record the quantity of completed products and materials used on job tickets and time sheets.

    + Operate manual and battery-operated lift jacks.

    + Maintain quality control standards for all jobs.

    + Pull and label run samples with tags.

    + Participate in formal quality programs such as Statistical Process Control (SPC) or Total Quality Management (TQM) when requested.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in machine operation, bindery, cutter, or folding.

    + Experience with print press operations or relevant machine operations.

    + Ability to prevent errors and solve problems in binding machine operations.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Familiarity with printing press, mail processing, and extrusion.

    + Experience in a print shop or operating bindery machines.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    This company offers an excellent opportunity for growth by training entry-level candidates to gain valuable industry experience. Enjoy benefits such as 401(k) matching, dental insurance, health insurance, paid time off, and vision insurance.

    Work Environment

    Work hours are from 11pm to 7am in a clean, climate-controlled print shop. The team consists of 40-45 people per shift, and the dress code includes jeans, work-appropriate shirts, and steel-toed boots. The culture emphasizes recognition, with four employees spotlighted monthly for their hard work. Lunch is provided quarterly to celebrate achievements.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Urbandale, IA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/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)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Urbandale,IA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 29, 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.