Group
Occupation
391432 Print Finisher
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
391432 Print Finisher
Binds books and other publications, and finishes printed products.
Alternative title
- Bookbinder
Specialisation
- Paper Guillotine Operator (Bookbinding)
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- Sets up and supervises the operation of automatic binding and finishing equipment
- Binds full, half and limp-bound books, and repairs bindings
- Folds printed sheets to prepare booklets, brochures and other printed items, and embellishes printed products
- Operates paper guillotines for pre-press and post-press paper cutting and trimming, and programs electronically operated units
- Operates systems to insert printed material into newspapers, magazines and envelopes