Binder and finisher
Binders and finishers are responsible for assembling the different parts of books, magazines and other printed products. They assemble the pages as they are printed, trimming them down to the necessary size. Once the pages have been correctly assembled and trimmed, they attach a cover, either by machine or by hand using glue, or by sewing the pages and covers together.
Working conditions
Most binders and finishers work in specialist printing firms, which can be found throughout the metropolitan region and in larger regional centres.
Tools and technologies
Binders and finishers generally use a range of specialised printing and binding machines, which can be potentially dangerous. However, some binders may work by hand, particularly those repairing the bindings of old or damaged books. Whether working by hand or machine, the type of work being carried out is very similar - pages are trimmed using guillotines, then glued or stitched to covers.
Education and training
To become a binder and finisher, you usually need to undertake an apprenticeship in binding and finishing. The apprenticeship usually takes 36 months to complete.
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