Print Binding and Finishing Workers
Bind books and other publications or finish printed products by hand or machine. May set up binding and finishing machines.
Education & Training
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Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
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Training Provided After Hiring
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How AI Impacts Each Task
26 tasks analyzed
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.
Read work orders to determine instructions and specifications for machine set-up.
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.
Trim edges of books to size, using cutting machines, book trimming machines, or hand cutters.
Stitch or glue endpapers, bindings, backings, or signatures, using sewing machines, glue machines, or glue and brushes.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | - | - | - |
| Read work orders to determine instructions and specifications for machine set-up. | - | - | - |
| 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. | - | - | - |
| Trim edges of books to size, using cutting machines, book trimming machines, or hand cutters. | - | - | - |
| Stitch or glue endpapers, bindings, backings, or signatures, using sewing machines, glue machines, or glue and brushes. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
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Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$39,820
per year
Mean Wage
$43,040
per year
Employment
36K
workers
Wage Range
$31,110 - $57,980
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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