How do they match: Print Binding and Finishing Workers

  • Hand Bindery Assembly Worker
  • Material Handler

  • Bind books and other publications or finish printed products by hand or machine. May set up binding and finishing machines.

  • Bind new books, using hand tools such as bone folders, knives, hammers, or brass binding tools.
  • Compress sewed or glued signatures, using hand presses or smashing machines.
  • Cut binder boards to specified dimensions, using board shears, hand cutters, or cutting machines.
  • Cut cover material to specified dimensions, fitting and gluing material to binder boards by hand or machine.
  • Perform highly skilled hand finishing binding operations, such as grooving or lettering.
  • Punch holes in and fasten paper sheets, signatures, or other material, using hand or machine punches and staplers.
  • Repair, restore, or rebind old, rare, or damaged books, using hand tools.
  • Trim edges of books to size, using cutting machines, book trimming machines, or hand cutters.