Hand Bindery Worker assembles and binds printed materials into books, periodicals and pamphlets. Performs a variety of tasks including measuring, cutting, trimming, sorting, and folding materials to produce finished bound product. Being a Hand Bindery Worker may require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. To be a Hand Bindery Worker typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. May be entry level if some experience in the skill. Gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Works under moderate supervision. (Copyright 2025 Salary.com)
About Us:
We have been in the heart of central Minnesota for 103 years. We have a long history of exceeding expectations as a third-generation owned company. We provide a full spectrum of printing services using some the industry’s best equipment. And we could not be prouder of the work we do.
Bindery Job Description:
The bindery operator sets up and operates multiple pieces of bindery equipment, such as our collator and folder. This is to help produce a finished product according to customer specifications.
Expectations:
· Proficient in math and units of measurement
· A high personal standard of quality
· Positive attitude and willingness to work as a team
· Able to work in a fast pace, high pressure environment
· Organization, prioritization and time management skills
· Eagerness to work and learn, and comfortably handling a variety of responsibilities as they arise
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Maintains equipment by performing preventive or minor maintenance on a daily basis, including oil, grease, filter, and general cleaning as directed
· Monitors quality of product being produced with limited waste
· Finished job as required with accurate counts
· Completes and maintains paperwork for department, including logging job and saving samples
· Performs other duties as assigned
· Ability to read and interpret written work orders or other job specifications containing bindery.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person