Australian GovernmentStudy Australia

Printing Table Workers


Printing Table Workers 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 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