Printing Assistants and Table Workers

Printing Assistants and Table Workers perform routine printing tasks, operate bindery machines and perform manual binding and finishing of books and printed products.

What the job involves

• Assisting with setting up, operating and adjusting machines

• Maintaining and lubricating printing and bindery machines

• Clearing waste and cleaning work areas and machines

• Folding, collating and fastening printed products by machine and hand

• Performing hand binding and finishing operations

• Operating specialised machines such as casing-in and mini binders, and automatic carton folding and gluing machines

• Carrying out routine quality control