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Bindery Operator

Join the Core Publishing Solutions team as a Bindery Operator, where your mechanical skills and attention to detail keep production running smoothly. You'll set up equipment, monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high-quality output in a clean, climate-controlled environment. Flexibility for multiple shifts and occasional overtime is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Review job specs for materials, setup, and production requirements
• Monitor equipment performance and product quality; coordinate maintenance when needed
• Perform simple to moderately complex troubleshooting on bindery and press equipment
• Communicate effectively during the shift and at shift hand-off

Quality, Documentation & Workflow

• Evaluate mechanical condition and complete preventative maintenance tasks
• Use computer-based workflow tools to manage files and job progress
• Document activities accurately in MII, SAP, and Tier Boards
• Assist with feeding, catching off, stacking, bundling, and cycle counts

Safety, Productivity & Continuous Improvement

• Participate actively in safety programs and maintain a safe work environment
• Meet or exceed production and quality standards using standard work procedures
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and participate in project teams
• Provide backup support to other operators as needed

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching
• Wearing PPE including steel-toe shoes and ear protection

Essential Skills

• Experience with press machines, bindery equipment, and general machine operations
• Ability to troubleshoot printing and press equipment
• Understanding of bindery or subscription-based production workflows

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with computer-based workflow applications
• Familiarity with MII and SAP
• Ability to develop and implement process improvements

Why Work Here?

• Inclusive, team-focused culture
• Clean, climate-controlled production environment
• Excellent benefits package
• Company invests in the latest technology and lean manufacturing practices
• Strong opportunities for career growth and internal promotion

Work Environment & Shifts

Work in a large industrial printing and bindery facility with a close-knit production crew focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.

Shifts Available

• 1st Shift: 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: 2:30 PM – 10:30 PM
• 3rd Shift: 10:30 PM – 6:30 AM

Additional Info

• Safety gear and gloves provided
• Steel-toe boot reimbursement available

Not the Right Fit? Apply Anyway

If the shift, location, or pay range isn't quite what you're looking for — or if you need something more entry-level — apply here and we'll help match you with a better-fit opportunity.

Explore options like:

• Entry-level production roles
• Other shift options
• Alternative manufacturing positions

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $67000.00/yr. Sign-on bonus of $2,500 after 90 days. Safety is a significant part of the culture. The environment is interactive, inclusive, clean, and climate-controlled. Continuous investment in large capital machines ensures the company stays at the forefront of printing technology. Excellent benefits packages are offered. The company utilizes lean manufacturing processes across the board. There is a shift differential of $3/hr for the 2nd shift and $5/hr for the 3rd shift. Employees typically start on the 2nd or 3rd shift and can be promoted internally to the 1st shift. Approximately 20-25 people retire each year, providing growth and career-building opportunities.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Eagan, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 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 meet 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.

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.