Bindery Operator

Bindery Operator

As a Bindery Operator, you will be responsible for preparing equipment and materials for production by reviewing job specifications and schedules. Your role will involve setting up and operating various machines, ensuring product quality, and performing routine maintenance to keep equipment in optimal condition.

Responsibilities

Review job specifications and schedules to prepare for production.

Inspect inserts before, during, and after run time to ensure quality standards are met.

Read and understand job tickets for specifications and instructions.

Perform preventative maintenance tasks and maintain records of frequently used parts.

Operate and maintain cutters, including counting out samples.

Set up and use right-angle folder for production.

Set up and use trimming and perforating attachments.

Essential Skills

1+ years of experience operating commercial folders and cutters.

Proficiency in machine operation and troubleshooting.

Ability to set up machines and perform maintenance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Mechanically inclined individuals are encouraged to apply.

Experience with shrink wrapping machines and inserting machines is advantageous.

Why Work Here?

You will enjoy working in a climate-controlled and clean environment with a laid-back atmosphere. Joining a small team of about 20 people per shift offers a sense of camaraderie. The company provides opportunities for growth, with a preference for promoting operators to lead or supervisor roles. The organization is expanding, having acquired two companies recently, which provides additional growth potential.

Work Environment

1st Shift: Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 2:30pm

2nd Shift: Monday through Thursday, from 2:00 pm to 12:30 am

Overtime is voluntary and not mandated.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Milton, Wisconsin.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $37440.00 - $41600.00/yr.

EVPs:

- Direct placement

- Climate controlled and clean

- Very laid back environment - smaller team (about 20 people per shift)

- Overtime is voluntary - never mandated

- Opportunity for growth - would love for operators to move into lead/supervisor roles

- Company is growing: JTS has bought out 2 companies in the past year to help with their growth

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Milton, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 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 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.