Print Finishers

Print Finishers bind books and other publications, and finish printed products by hand or machine.

  • The Job
  • The Facts
  • Related Courses

What the job involves

  • Sets up and supervises the operation of automatic binding and finishing equipment
  • Binds full, half and limp-bound books, and repairs bindings
  • Folds, collates and sews signatures by machine and hand
  • Operates paper guillotines for pre-press and post-press paper cutting and trimming, and programmes electronically-operated units
  • Operates systems to insert printed material into newspapers, magazines and envelopes
  • Embellishes printed products automatically and manually

Key values of workers in Print Finishers

  • Independence

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

  • Achievement

    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

  • Relationships

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

Top skills required for workers in Print Finishers

  • Critical Thinking

    Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Monitoring

    Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

  • Judgment and Decision Making

    Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.