Binding and Finishing Machine Operators
(NOC 9473)
in All Manufacturing and UtilitiesBinding and finishing machine operators set up, use or oversee the use of machines, equipment or computerized units that bind and finish printed material. Workers who perform finishing operations in the paper, carton and packaging industries, as well as those who encode and stamp plastic cards, are included in this group. They work for binderies, commercial printing companies, newspapers, magazines, and other publishing companies, and organizations in both the public and private sectors that have in-house printing, binding and finishing departments.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
Hourly Pay
$15.12
Minimum$18.01
Median$23.71
MaximumAnnual Pay
N/A
Minimum$28,715
MedianN/A
MaximumCompared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
Hourly Pay
$14.00
Minimum$20.80
Median$33.00
MaximumAnnual Pay
$6,056
Minimum$30,111
Median$70,518
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Binding and finishing machine operators set up, use or oversee the use of machines, equipment or computerized units that bind and finish printed material. Workers who perform finishing operations in the paper, carton and packaging industries, as well as those who encode and stamp plastic cards, are included in this group. They work for binderies, commercial printing companies, newspapers, magazines, and other publishing companies, and organizations in both the public and private sectors that have in-house printing, binding and finishing departments.
Job duties
Binding and finishing machine operators:
- Set up and use equipment and machines that cut, fold, gather and bind or finish brochures, pamphlets, business forms, magazines, books and other printed material.
- Set up and use equipment and machines that die cut, emboss, imprint, laminate, heat stamp and do other finishing tasks on printed material.
- Complete pre-production runs of binding or finishing jobs to verify output and to make sure that product specifications are met.
- Use equipment and machines to bind or finish print material according to specifications.
- Pack, weigh and stack bound and finished products on pallet for shipment.
- May repair and rebind damaged or worn books.
Sample job titles
- binder
- binder and finisher
- bindery operator
- bookbinding machine operator
- cerlox binder operator
- cutter operator
- finishing machine operator
- foil stamper
- gathering machine set-up operator
- gold leaf stamper
- laminating machine operator
- perforator operator
- stitcher operator
Skills
- You should be responsible and alert. Coordination and a mechanical skill are important. You must also be able to take direction and carry out instructions given by a supervisor.
Job requirements
- High school is usually required.
- A college program in graphic arts technology or a combination of on-the-job training and specialized college, industry or other courses is usually required.
Other considerations
- There is some movement among different types of binding and finishing machine operator jobs in this group. Movement to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
N/ANorth Shore
N/AAnnapolis Valley
N/ASouthern
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Information and cultural industries
What is the age of Employment?
45-54
35-44
15-24
25-34
55-64
Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
45-54
55-64
35-44
25-34
15-24
Top levels of education
High school
$28,784 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
N/ABachelor
N/ATrade Certification
N/ACompared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
High school
$28,505 median annual incomeLess than high school
$19,224 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$38,781 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$43,975 median annual incomeBachelor
$39,715 median annual incomeEducation & training
Graphic Communications
College, Trades, or University ProgramThese programs apply technical knowledge and skills in the manufacture and distribution or transmission of graphic communications products. They include courses in the prepress, press, and postpress phases of production operations and processes like offset lithography, flexography, gravure, letterpress, screen printing, foil stamping, digital imaging, and other reproduction methods.
Institutions providing this program
High School Diploma or Equivalent
High School ProgramAdults without a high school diploma can contact the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) for tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL oversees adult education programs in Nova Scotia. NSSAL partners with the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations to deliver programs. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Various, NS
Various, NS
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