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Occupation Code: 7323 Print Finishing and Binding Worker
Alternative titles: Book Binder, Binder Operator, Bindery Worker, Collator Operator, Cutter Operator, Small Machine Bindery Worker
Job description and duties
Print Finishing and Binding Workers perform tasks related to the binding or finishing stages of the printing process, during which the printed sheets are transformed into the final product such as books and magazines. A Print Finishing and Binding Worker is typically expected to:
• Liaise with clients and Designers to discuss and determine specifications related to finishing and binding (where applicable)
• Review work orders and determine specifications required for setting up and operating various types of machinery including bindery machines and glue machines
• Regulate and adjust machinery settings to ensure that they are in line with specifications
• Monitor the process to detect any faults and/ or ascertain whether any adjustments are
required
• Operate sewing or glue machines to bind
printed material
• Operate cutting and trimming machines
and/or hand cutters to trim edges of printed
material
• Carry out tasks related to grooving, imprinting
and embossing lettering and/or designs
• Inspect the final products and ensure that
they conform to the required specifications
• Prepare, pack and label finished products for
delivery
• Keep the workspace clean and tidy
• Abide by the product quality standards and
report issues to quality assurance staff
members
• Attend training and follow work instruction
procedures
• Sustain good working practices and good
documentation practices
• Maintain the machinery in good working
condition by cleaning and lubricating
machine parts as required
• Report any accidents and machinery
breakdown and record downtime and any
other issues
• Ensure that personal protective equipment
is used and that proper health and safety precautions are taken when operating machinery
Work environment
Print Finishing and Binding Workers are typically required to work on a full-time basis. Certain printing presses may require Print Finishing and Binding Workers to work on shift basis. Working hours are usually up to 40 hours a week.
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