Is being a print finisher a good fit for you?
Binds books and finishes printed products by hand or machine. Sets up the folding and binding machines.
What the work involves
- Examines bound and unbound sample products for faults like bad binding, ink spots or torn pages.
- Reads work orders to find instructions for setting up machines.
- Fits or adjusts machine parts like knives, guides and clamps to suit the sheets or books.
- Stitches or glues book covers, bindings and page sections using sewing and glue machines.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be organising and hands-on. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a print finisher is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.