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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

bindery operator

Bindery operators tend machines that bind printed or unprinted paper into volumes using staples, twine, glue or other binding technologies.

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Description

Bindery operators tend machines that bind printed or unprinted paper into volumes using staples, twine, glue or other binding technologies.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards binding technologies

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

printed goods processes types of paper design principles adhesives

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform test run inspect binding work observe machine feed set up machine controls work safely with machines ensure equipment availability troubleshoot follow safety precautions in printing adjust cut sizes follow production schedule operate binder machine supply machine monitor automated machines

OPTIONALOptional competences

oversee quality control label stamps emboss designs sew signatures make folding styles remove excess glue evaluate restoration procedures pack goods perform machine maintenance wear appropriate protective gear process printing input record production data for quality control unbind books perforate printed media order supplies report defective manufacturing materials prevent paper jams stack goods lift stacks of paper read job ticket instructions communicate with customers clean equipment trim excess material apply restoration techniques thread wire monitor stock level keep records of work progress monitor conveyor belt stitch paper materials select restoration activities perform manual spiral binding measure paper sheets specialise in conservation-restoration of specific types of objects operate die-cut machines operate board slotting machine repair damaged paper parts operate collating machine store products estimate restoration costs dispose of non-hazardous waste operate paper folding machine adjust fold plates operate paper stitching machine

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

62 total

15 essential · 47 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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