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Binding Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Set up, adjust and operate a variety of auxiliary binding machines containing several cutting heads, control surfaces or other attachments (i.e. inkjet and mailing devices, case making & decorating ...

Set up, adjust and operate a variety of auxiliary binding machines containing several cutting heads, control surfaces or other attachments (i.e. inkjet and mailing devices, case making & decorating ...

Set up, adjust and operate a variety of auxiliary binding machines containing several cutting heads, control surfaces or other attachments (i.e. inkjet and mailing devices, case making & decorating ...

Light Equipment Operator

Osage, IA · On-site

$20.50 - $23/hr

Operate offline and auxiliary binding/finishing/packaging equipment. Set up and adjusts machine and equipment for production runs * Clean, lubricate and maintain machine to ensure its optimum ...

This position requires a strong understanding of loan products and the recognition that each loan represents a legal document and binding agreement between the bank and the borrower.Primary ...

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This position requires a strong understanding of loan products and the recognition that each loan represents a legal document and binding agreement between the bank and the borrower. Primary ...

Pharmacology Tutor

Ames, IA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Ability to explain receptor binding mechanisms, dose-response relationships, therapeutic indices, and adverse effect profiles while preparing students for nursing licensure, pharmacy boards, and ...

Pharmacology Tutor

Iowa City, IA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Ability to explain receptor binding mechanisms, dose-response relationships, therapeutic indices, and adverse effect profiles while preparing students for nursing licensure, pharmacy boards, and ...

Client Service Specialist

Des Moines, IA

$16 - $21.25/hr

They share customers' detailed requirements including design, print, binding and mailing of projects with the various teams within our company, as well as outside vendors, who produce their jobs. In ...

Client Service Specialist

Urbandale, IA · On-site

$16 - $21.25/hr

They share customers' detailed requirements including design, print, binding and mailing of projects with the various teams within our company, as well as outside vendors, who produce their jobs. In ...

Create and send binding requests to the appropriate underwriter or carrier. * Create or review proposals and coverage summaries with Producers. * Review expiration reports for assigned book of ...

Client Service Specialist

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$16.50 - $22/hr

They share customers' detailed requirements including design, print, binding and mailing of projects with the various teams within our company, as well as outside vendors, who produce their jobs. In ...

They share customers' detailed requirements including design, print, binding and mailing of projects with the various teams within our company, as well as outside vendors, who produce their jobs. In ...

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How much do binding jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for binding in Iowa is $63,769.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,800.00 and $77,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Is book binding still a job?

Book binding is still a viable profession, especially in specialized or artisanal settings such as craft shops or restoration studios. The job involves skills in sewing, gluing, and using binding tools, and may require knowledge of different binding techniques and materials.

What is the difference between Binding vs Bookbinder?

AspectBindingBookbinder
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; technical trainingHigh school diploma; apprenticeship or technical training
Work EnvironmentManufacturing or print shopsPrint shops, craft studios, or restoration facilities
Industry UsagePrinting, publishing, manufacturingBook production, restoration, artisanal crafts
Common Search/ComparisonBindingBookbinder

Binding involves assembling and securing printed pages into a finished product, often using machines or adhesives. Bookbinders focus on the manual or artisanal process of assembling, repairing, or restoring books, emphasizing craftsmanship. While both roles relate to book production, binding is more industrial and process-oriented, whereas bookbinding emphasizes craftsmanship and restoration skills.

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Infographic showing various Binding job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $63,769 per year, or $30.7 per hour.

Bindery Operator

RR Donnelley

Des Moines, IA • On-site

$60K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

Company Description

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry's most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

Job Description
  • Set up, adjust and operate a variety of auxiliary binding machines containing several cutting heads, control surfaces or other attachments (i.e. inkjet and mailing devices, case making & decorating equipment, folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding/gluing machines)
  • Set up automatic bindery machines containing multiple functions and station capabilities (power paper cutters, power collators and gatherers, power folders, power speed binder) which can be electromechanically combined with other equipment and devices to produce a complete bindery and finishing unit that processes printed sheets into final books, catalogs, manuals, directories, magazines or other completed products
  • Inspect equipment for safety issues
  • May operate automatic adhesive binding machines (perfect binders) that contain numerous interrelated process stations that are fed collated sheets or signatures and perform such functions as vibrating, milling, roughening, gluing, covering and delivering or stacking completed books, magazines or catalogs
  • Make needed adjustments to coordinate the multiple work stations on a single machine
  • Direct crew though all aspects of production
  • Monitor quality, output and productivity
Qualifications
  • Ability to read and interpret written work orders or other job specifications containing bindery requirements which indicate the number and sequence of machine operations required to complete the work and to maintain dimensional accuracy in accordance with instructions provided; independently makes decisions on the type of equipment to be used
  • Must be able to calculate distances, clearances, and fits in combining machines
  • Skill in using the full range of standard and specialized tools and devices to adjust and maintain the functional accuracy and operating conditions of the bindery machines
  • General knowledge of the more complex bindery machines (i.e. fully automatic binding machines (perfect binders), multiple station collators and multiple folding units, either individually or combined) to perform the full range of standard and specialized folds of printed materials
  • Thorough knowledge of the set up, operating requirements, procedures, capabilities and limitations of one or more bindery machines to perform the full range of standard and specialized folding, collating and cutting of printed materials to complete a combined finishing product
  • Knowledge of the quality and machining requirements of various coated and uncoated types of paper stock
  • Skill in setting up and adjusting machines for finishing operations and to refine such adjustments for the weight, color, machinability and quality of paper stock being used and to prevent machining impressions on the printed materials
Additional Information

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $60,300 annually. The actual rate of pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficient, performance, shift, and location. In addition to the base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include a sign-on bonus, overtime, shift differential, call-in and stand-by pay. RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

At RRD, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools during interviews to ensure an authentic and secure experience. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a transparent and equitable hiring process.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.