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9701
BINDERY WORKER
Nature of Work
An employee in this class tends machines in
bindery operation and performs any combination of duties
involving binding books, pamphlets, directories and catalogs.
The employee is under the direct supervision of a superior who
reviews the work for efficiency and compliance to specific
instructions. Performs related work as required.
Examples of Work
Fastens sheets together using plastic ring binding, hand or
machine stapler, or tends machine that inserts wire to
fasten pages and covers together.
Pads forms, printed sheets, and wraps and delivers orders.
Feeds covers and sheets into various machines for stitching,
folding, and gluing operations.
Removes stacks of printed material to various stages of
completion as it accumulates.
Examines stitched or bound books to ascertain that pages are
bound in numerical or folio order and for such defects as
imperfect binding, ink spots, and torn, loose and uneven
pages.
May operate electric cutting machine following order
specifications.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of bindery operations and work flow of the print
shop.
Ability to set up, operate, and adjust folding machine,
stitching machine, mini-binder, punching, collating machine
and other equipment related to the bindery operation.
Ability to maintain stock inventory records.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co
workers.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Completion of the tenth (10) grade.
Established: 9/19/90
Effective:
10/16/90