book-sewing machine operator

Description

Book-sewing machine operators tend a machine that stitches paper together to form a volume. They check that signatures are inserted the right way and the machine does not jam.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards types of paper

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

printed goods processes

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

sew signatures set up machine controls lift stacks of paper troubleshoot follow safety precautions in printing trim excess material stitch paper materials adjust paper stitching machine adjust cut sizes supply machine monitor automated machines operate paper stitching machine

OPTIONALOptional competences

monitor gauge perform test run oversee quality control follow a brief remove excess glue pack goods perform machine maintenance replace sawing blade on machine wear appropriate protective gear consult technical resources record production data for quality control report defective manufacturing materials prevent paper jams clean equipment keep records of work progress monitor conveyor belt operate paper folding machine