How do they match: Print Binding and Finishing Workers

  • Bindery Production Manager

  • 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.

  • 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.