How do they match: Print Binding and Finishing Workers

  • Binder Operator
  • Bindery Operator
  • Bindery Production Manager
  • Bindery Cutter Operator
  • Bindery Folder Operator
  • Bindery Machine Operator
  • Bindery Machine Set-Up Operator
  • Book Sewing Machine Operator
  • Bookbinding Machine Operator
  • Case Binder Operator
  • Collating Machine Operator
  • Covering Machine Operator
  • Finishing Operator
  • Foil Stamp Operator
  • Folder Operator
  • Folding Machine Operator
  • Knife Operator
  • Liner Operator
  • Paperback Machine Operator
  • Perfect Binder Operator
  • Rounding and Backing Machine Operator
  • Saddle Stitch Operator
  • Saddle Stitcher Operator
  • Saddle Stitching Machine Operator
  • Side Stitching Machine Operator
  • Small Machine Bindery Operator
  • Spiral Binder Operator
  • Stitcher Operator
  • Stitching Machine Operator
  • Tinning Machine Set-Up Operator

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

  • Examine stitched, collated, bound, or unbound product samples for defects, such as imperfect bindings, ink spots, torn pages, loose pages, or loose or uncut threads.
  • Insert book bodies in devices that form back edges of books into convex shapes and produce grooves that facilitate cover attachment.
  • Maintain records, such as daily production records, using specified forms.
  • Monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions or to determine whether adjustments are needed.
  • Perform highly skilled hand finishing binding operations, such as grooving or lettering.
  • Set up or operate bindery machines, such as coil binders, thermal or tape binders, plastic comb binders, or specialty binders.
  • Set up or operate glue machines by filling glue reservoirs, turning switches to activate heating elements, or adjusting glue flow or conveyor speed.
  • Set up or operate machines that perform binding operations, such as pressing, folding, or trimming.
  • Train workers to set up, operate, and use automatic bindery machines.

  • Operate equipment to print images or bind printed images together.
  • Operate sewing equipment.
  • Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products.
  • Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.
  • Clean production equipment.
  • Engrave designs, text, or other markings onto materials, workpieces, or products.
  • Load materials into production equipment.
  • Lubricate production equipment.
  • Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
  • Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
  • Package products for storage or shipment.
  • Record operational or production data.
  • Repair production equipment or tools.
  • Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions.