Bindery

Piworld; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Piworld is seeking a skilled Bindery Operator in Bloomington, MN to set up, run, and maintain finishing equipment (folders, cutters, saddle stitchers, collators, binders). The role offers 1st or 2nd shift, temp-to-hire or direct hire, and pay of $23–$26/hr on site.

Ideal candidates have strong mechanical aptitude, high attention to detail, basic math, and stamina to stand long hours and lift heavy supplies. Experience with MBO folders or Polar cutters is a plus; booklet maker experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
• High attention to detail and strong reading comprehension for job specs.
• Basic math skills.
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift heavy supplies.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and operate folders, cutters, saddle stitchers, collators, and binders.
• Inspect finished materials for misaligned pages, ink spots, or weak bindings.
• Diagnose mechanical jams, perform routine cleaning and lubrication, and replace worn parts like blades or belts.
• Load paper stock, manage output skids, and lift heavy supplies.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Detail oriented

Basic math skills

Physical stamina

Tools

MBO folders

Polar cutters

Booklet maker

Job description

Bindery Operator — Bloomington, MN

Pay: $23–$26/hr | Shift: 1st or 2nd | Type: Temp-to-Hire or Direct Hire

We are seeking a skilled Bindery Operator to set up, run, and maintain print finishing equipment in Bloomington, MN.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Operation: Calibrate and operate folders, cutters, saddle stitchers, collators, and perfect binders. Experience with MBO folders or Polar cutters required; booklet maker experience is a plus.
• Quality Control: Inspect finished materials for misaligned pages, torn paper, ink spots, or weak bindings.
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Diagnose mechanical jams, perform routine cleaning/lubrication, and replace worn parts like blades or belts.
• Material Handling: Load paper stock, manage output skids, and lift heavy supplies.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
• High attention to detail and strong reading comprehension for job specs.
• Basic math skills.
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift heavy supplies.