Similar Titles
Binding Printer

Binding Machine Setter

Folding Machine Operator

Collating Machine Operator

Stitching Machine Operator

Experience & Tasks
Complete bindery
Folding
Padding
Hand assembly
Saddle stitching

EMPLOY participants can perform some or all of these functions:

• Operate machines that perform binding operations including pressing, folding, and
  trimming on books and related articles
• Feed books and related articles into binding machines
• Thread spirals in perforated holes of items to be bound, using spindle or rollers
• Punch holes in paper sheets and fasten sheets, signatures, or other materials using
  hand or machine punch or stapler
• Crease or compress signatures before affixing covers, and place paper jackets on finished books
• Remove printed material or finished products from machines or conveyor belts, and stack material on pallets or skids
• Roll, bend, smooth and fold sheets and stack to return to binding machines
• Apply materials on books or related articles using machine
• Stitch or fasten endpapers or bindings, stitch signatures and apply glue along binding edge of first and last signatures of books
• Insert illustrated pages, extra sheets, and collated sets into printed products
• Apply labels to envelopes using hands or machine
• Examine printed material and related products for defects and to ensure conformance to specifications