How do they match: Print Binding and Finishing Workers

  • Bindery Technician
  • Book Repairer
  • Magazine Repairer

  • Repair, restore, or rebind old, rare, or damaged books, using hand tools.
  • Form book bodies by folding and sewing printed sheets to form signatures and assembling signatures in numerical order.
  • Insert book bodies in devices that form back edges of books into convex shapes and produce grooves that facilitate cover attachment.
  • Lubricate, clean, or make minor repairs to machine parts to keep machines in working condition.
  • Train workers to set up, operate, and use automatic bindery machines.

  • Repair production equipment or tools.
  • Instruct workers to use equipment or perform technical procedures.