How do they match: Print Binding and Finishing Workers

  • Print Binding and Finishing Workers

  • Hand Bindery Assembly Worker
  • Bindery Worker
  • Copy and Print Associate
  • Material Handler
  • Print Binding Worker
  • Print Binding and Finishing Worker
  • Print Finishing Worker
  • Rounding and Backing Machine Operator
  • Saddle and Side Wire Stitcher

  • 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.
  • Lubricate, clean, or make minor repairs to machine parts to keep machines in working condition.
  • 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.
  • Read work orders to determine instructions and specifications for machine set-up.
  • Repair, restore, or rebind old, rare, or damaged books, using hand tools.
  • Train workers to set up, operate, and use automatic bindery machines.
  • Trim edges of books to size, using cutting machines, book trimming machines, or hand cutters.

  • Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.
  • Engrave designs, text, or other markings onto materials, workpieces, or products.
  • Instruct workers to use equipment or perform technical procedures.
  • Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
  • Trim excess material from workpieces.