Description
Bindery operators tend machines that bind printed or unprinted paper into volumes using staples, twine, glue or other binding technologies.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
perform test runobserve machine feedmonitor automated machinesadjust cut sizesensure equipment availabilityfollow production schedulefollow safety precautions in printingtroubleshootwork safely with machinesinspect binding workset up machine controlssupply machineoperate binder machinespecialise in conservation-restoration of specific types of objectsperforate printed mediastack goodsoperate board slotting machineestimate restoration costsperform manual spiral bindingmonitor stock leveloperate paper stitching machinestitch paper materialsadjust fold plateslift stacks of paperrepair damaged paper partsmeasure paper sheetslabel stampsrecord production data for quality controlprocess printing inputpack goodsevaluate restoration proceduresclean equipmentoperate collating machinemake folding styleswear appropriate protective gearsew signaturesremove excess gluetrim excess materialstore productsread job ticket instructionsperform machine maintenanceorder suppliesreport defective manufacturing materialsoversee quality controlunbind booksoperate die-cut machinesprevent paper jamsmonitor conveyor beltthread wireselect restoration activitiescommunicate with customerskeep records of work progressemboss designsapply restoration techniquesoperate paper folding machinedispose of non-hazardous waste