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Occupation

391432 Print Finisher

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

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