Job Title: Bindery OperatorResponsibilities
- Set up, adjust, and operate a variety of auxiliary binding machines, including inkjet and mailing devices, case making and decorating equipment, folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, and binding/gluing machines.
- Set up and operate automatic bindery machines with multiple functions and station capabilities, such as power paper cutters, power collators and gatherers, power folders, and power speed binders.
- Configure equipment that can be electromechanically combined with other devices to create complete bindery and finishing lines that convert printed sheets into finished books, catalogs, manuals, directories, magazines, and other completed products.
- Inspect bindery and finishing equipment regularly to identify and address potential safety issues.
- Operate automatic adhesive binding machines (perfect binders) that include multiple interrelated process stations to perform vibrating, milling, roughening, gluing, covering, and delivering or stacking completed products.
- Make precise adjustments to coordinate multiple workstations on a single machine to ensure smooth, synchronized operation.
- Direct and guide crew members through all aspects of the production process to achieve production and quality goals.
- Monitor product quality and output throughout the run, making necessary adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy and finishing standards.
- Use standard and specialized tools to adjust and maintain the functional accuracy and operating condition of bindery machines.
- Read and interpret written work instructions and job orders to determine the number and sequence of machine operations required.
- Apply working knowledge of bindery operating procedures for equipment such as folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, and binding/gluing machines to complete finished products.
- Identify paper conditions, such as excessive moisture or curling, and make additional machine adjustments as needed to maintain quality.
- Support consistent production for long-term customer orders, including business cards, company pamphlets, marketing flyers, and other corporate printed materials.
Essential Skills
- Familiarity with different paper weights, sizes, types, and colors, including the ability to recognize paper conditions such as excessive moisture or curling that may require additional machine adjustments.
- Familiarity with basic mathematics, including decimals and metric units, to understand dimensional requirements in job orders and perform accurate machine adjustments.
- Ability to use a full range of standard and specialized tools and devices to adjust and maintain the operating condition and functional accuracy of bindery machines.
- Skill in making precise adjustments to powered machines using hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, punches, and knives, as well as specialized tools provided by equipment manufacturers.
- Ability to read and interpret written work instructions that specify the number and sequence of machine operations and required dimensional tolerances.
- Ability to follow and apply operating procedures for bindery equipment including folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, and binding/gluing machines.
- Working knowledge of the setup, adjustment, capabilities, limitations, and procedures of bindery equipment to perform standard and specialized folding, collating, and cutting operations on printed materials.
- Ability to coordinate multiple machine workstations on a single bindery line to ensure consistent, high-quality output.
- Attention to detail and quality focus to maintain dimensional accuracy and finishing standards across all products.
- Commitment to safe operation of bindery and finishing equipment, including routine safety inspections.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience operating auxiliary binding equipment such as inkjet and mailing devices, case making and decorating equipment, and binding/gluing machines.
- Experience with automatic adhesive binding machines (perfect binders) that perform vibrating, milling, roughening, gluing, and covering operations.
- Experience directing or leading a small production crew in a bindery or finishing environment.
- Experience in printing, finishing, bindery, packaging, or fulfillment operations.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing setting handling a variety of corporate print products such as business cards, pamphlets, and marketing flyers.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with electromechanical equipment and multi-station production lines.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cockeysville, MD 21030. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cockeysville, MD 21030. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Cockeysville,MD 21030.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.