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What is a bindery assistant and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
ScoreBindery AssistantUS Average
Salary
2.5

Avg. Salary $31,370

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
3.1
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.52%

Asian 8.78%

Black or African American 8.98%

Hispanic or Latino 15.96%

Unknown 4.18%

White 61.58%

Gender

female 45.93%

male 54.07%

Age - 53
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 53
Stress level
5.8

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.4

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.9

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Bindery assistant career paths

Key steps to become a bindery assistant

  1. Explore bindery assistant education requirements

    Most common bindery assistant degrees

    Bachelor's

    36.2 %

    High School Diploma

    30.0 %

    Associate

    19.8 %
  2. Start to develop specific bindery assistant skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Hand Tools33.71%
    Collate18.46%
    Collating10.20%
    Pallets7.78%
    Customer Specifications7.61%
  3. Complete relevant bindery assistant training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New bindery assistants learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a bindery assistant based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real bindery assistant resumes.
  4. Research bindery assistant duties and responsibilities

    • Accomplish on the GBC wire binding, including plastic coiling.
    • Assist in running production equipment such as the stitching and folding machines as well as shipping.
    • Bond fiber to cushions for furniture
    • Work on assembly lines collating time management and home office materials.
  5. Prepare your bindery assistant resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your bindery assistant resume.

    You can use Zippia's AI resume builder to make the resume writing process easier while also making sure that you include key information that hiring managers expect to see on a bindery assistant resume. You'll find resume tips and examples of skills, responsibilities, and summaries, all provided by Zippi, your career sidekick.

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  6. Apply for bindery assistant jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a bindery assistant job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average bindery assistant salary

The average bindery assistant salary in the United States is $31,370 per year or $15 per hour. Bindery assistant salaries range between $27,000 and $36,000 per year.

Average bindery assistant salary
$31,370 Yearly
$15.08 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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