Print Binding and Finishing Workers

01

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.

02

Read work orders to determine instructions and specifications for machine set-up.

03

Install or adjust bindery machine devices, such as knives, guides, rollers, rounding forms, creasing rams, or clamps, to accommodate sheets, signatures, or books of specified sizes.

04

Trim edges of books to size, using cutting machines, book trimming machines, or hand cutters.

05

Stitch or glue endpapers, bindings, backings, or signatures, using sewing machines, glue machines, or glue and brushes.

06

Monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions or to determine whether adjustments are needed.

07

Maintain records, such as daily production records, using specified forms.

08

Lubricate, clean, or make minor repairs to machine parts to keep machines in working condition.

09

Set up or operate bindery machines, such as coil binders, thermal or tape binders, plastic comb binders, or specialty binders.

10

Insert book bodies in devices that form back edges of books into convex shapes and produce grooves that facilitate cover attachment.