Folder and Stitcher Operator

Job Description

We are seeking Folder and Stitcher Operators for our Bindery Department. The role involves the operation and maintenance of equipment, packaging, labeling, and delivery of work to the delivery area. The operator will interact with Sales staff, CSRs, and other bindery personnel to ensure smooth workflow.

ResponsibilitiesPerform 'Make Ready' for jobs by reading job jackets for all necessary information, preparing the folder, checking work against proof/dummy for position and correctness, and filling out bindery checklists for approval.Run jobs on bindery equipment, continuously checking for position and quality, maintaining speed without compromising quality, packaging jobs neatly, and labeling for shipping, including separately packaging customer samples.Conduct post-run duties including placing samples in the jackets, ensuring customer samples are of the best quality, and notifying supervisors of any shortages.Move jobs to designated delivery areas.Perform machine maintenance, ensuring machines are clean and functioning properly.Cut printed materials by reading job instructions, using the computer in the cutter to program each job, filling out bindery checklists for approval, and moving the job to the next department.Check jobs for quality by verifying stock tickets for run size, quantity, type of paper, etc., cutting blank paper, and moving paper to the appropriate area.Perform basic machine maintenance.Essential SkillsGeneral laborProductionMachine operationBinderyAssemblyStitchingLabelingTroubleshootingMechanical skillsIndustrial skillsAdditional Skills & QualificationsHigh School education or equivalentMinimum of one-year experience in the operation of cutting, stitching, and/or folder equipment preferredGeneral knowledge of bindery machineryAbility to understand general mechanical principlesEffective communication skills, both oral and writtenGood natural or corrected eyesightWhy Work Here?

We offer a comprehensive benefit package including a 401k, and a financially stable, employee-focused environment that serves as the foundation for a successful, long-term career.

Work Environment

Work in a clean and climate-controlled environment with no PPE required. The facility is a large warehouse equipped with production equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Springfield, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Franconia,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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 meets 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.

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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.

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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.

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