Print finishing and
binding workers

Description

Print finishing and binding workers bind books and other publications and finish printed items by hand or machine.

Tasks

folds, collates and sews printed sheets by hand or machine compresses sewn book in nipping machine to expel air and reduce swelling caused by sewing trims head, tail and fore-edge of book and gilds and marbles page edges as necessary cuts board and cloth for book cover and spine embosses lettering or decoration on cover by hand or machine repairs worn book bindings sets up and supervises automatic binding and finishing machine.

Educational Requirements

There are no formal academic requirements although some employers may require GCSEs/S grades. Training is typically received on-the-job. National Traineeships and apprenticeships in Machine Printing are available at NVQ/SVQ Levels 2 and 3.