binding technologies
The methods to fix paper materials together and enclose them in a cover such as case binding, sewing, adhesive binding, comb binding, and spiral binding.
Bindery operators tend machines that bind printed or unprinted paper into volumes using staples, twine, glue or other binding technologies.
Competences and skills
62 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
1 competencequality standards
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
Essential skills and competences 13 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesinspect binding work
Check stitched, collated, bound, and unbound paper to ascertain that pages are bound in numerical or folio order according to the sample copy. Follow up consequences of possible defects such as imperfect bindings, ink spots, torn, loose or uneven pages, and loose or uncut threads.
observe machine feed
Monitor pick up and feeding mechanisms to detect and remove defective pages from the binding machine.
Sector-specific
3 competencesadjust cut sizes
Adjust cut sizes and depths of cutting tools. Adjust heights of worktables and machine-arms.
follow safety precautions in printing
Apply safety and health principles, policies and institutional regulations of working in printing production. Protect oneself and others against such hazards as chemicals used in printing, invasive allergens, heat, and disease causing agents.
operate binder machine
Set up the binder machine, which forms, inserts, trims, and fastens binding in covers of paper goods like booklets, pamphlets, and notebooks.
Cross-sector
8 competencesensure equipment availability
Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.
follow production schedule
Follow production schedule taking into account all requirements, times and needs. This schedule outlines what individual commodities must be produced in each time period and encapsulates various concerns like production, staffing, inventory, etc. It is usually linked to manufacturing where the plan indicates when and how much of each product will be demanded. Utilise all the information in the actual implementation of the plan.
monitor automated machines
Continuously check up on the automated machine's set-up and execution or make regular control rounds. If necessary, record and interpret data on the operating conditions of installations and equipment in order to identify abnormalities.
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perform test run
Perform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its tasks, and adjust settings accordingly.
set up machine controls
Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure.
supply machine
Ensure the machine is fed the necessary and adequate materials and control the placement or automatic feed and retrieval of work pieces in the machines or machine tools on the production line.
troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
work safely with machines
Check and safely operate machines and equipment required for your work according to manuals and instructions.
- Scope note
- Includes more generally used small electrical and mechanical tools like drills, manual sawing machines, washing machines, sewing machines, etc. that are also used in non professional environment.
Optional knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencetypes of paper
The different criteria used to determine differences in paper types such as coarseness and thickness, and the different fabrication methods and wood types from which the types of paper stem.
Cross-sector
3 competencesadhesives
The categories, production and the chemical components of adhesives such as non-reactice adhesives (drying adhesives, pressure-sensitive adhesives, contact adhesives and hot adhesives) and reactive adhesives (multi-part adhesives, one-part adhesives).
design principles
The elements used in design such as unity, scale, proportion, balance, symmetry, space, form, texture, colour, light, shade and congruence and their application into practice.
printed goods processes
The various types and characteristics of producing printed goods such as catalogues, flyers, etc.
Optional skills and competences 43 competences
Occupation specific
3 competencesperform manual spiral binding
Operate preformed spiral binding in perforated holes of items and hold the spiral against rubber-covered spindles or wringer-like rollers. These further twist the spiral into any remaining perforations.
repair damaged paper parts
Remove and replace damaged covers and backs of books and other paper products.
thread wire
String wire into the binding machine.
Sector-specific
25 competencesadjust fold plates
Slide the guides and arrows points of the top and bottom fold plates up or down to find a specific fold setting. A fold plate consists of an image of a fold and the paper size.
apply restoration techniques
Select and apply appropriate restoration techniques in order to achieve the required restoration goals. This encompasses preventive measures, remedial measures, restoration processes and management processes.
emboss designs
Instead of raising a design (embossing) this process recesses the design, forcing the material down from the surface. It produces a different effect or appearance on the material.
estimate restoration costs
Estimate the cost implications of restoring and replacing products or parts.
evaluate restoration procedures
Evaluate the outcome of conservation and restoration procedures. Evaluate the degree of risk, success of treatment or activity and communicate the results.
label stamps
Cut, store, and issue revenue stamp labels.
lift stacks of paper
Raise and replenish heaps of sheets, pages, covers on the machine table to align edges and feed the machine input.
make folding styles
Read the folding package or ticket information and decide on a folding style, adjusting the page to the width of the folding depth.
measure paper sheets
Use a ruler to measure and accommodate the size and sequence of paper sheets to be used. Position, adjust, and secure the paper inside the measure guides in a specified position.
monitor stock level
Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.
operate board slotting machine
Use an instrument suitable for slotting and corner cutting for corrugated paperboard.
operate collating machine
Set up and monitor the machine that automatically sorts the different pages of documents.
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operate die-cut machines
Operate machinery to cut paper products into a pattern, which is folded and glued into a certain shape.
operate paper folding machine
Perform folder operations, such as setting up and adjusting the feeder for delivery. Prepare the folder machine for special processes like perforating, scoring, trimming, softening, and binding of paper products.
operate paper stitching machine
Handle stitcher operator to automatically gather, stitch and trim folded signatures or flat sheets of paper. These are subsequently formed into paperbound books, magazines, pamphlets, catalogues and booklets.
perforate printed media
Use tools to create small holes or series of holes in printed material in order to allow easy separation from designated sections of the printed output.
prevent paper jams
Overlook the insertion and output of finished products in order to prevent paper jams.
process printing input
Accept and pre-process input documents and orders to be used for print production.
read job ticket instructions
Understand instructions from the cards accompanying job orders and set up or run the machine based on these statements.
select restoration activities
Determine restoration needs and requirements and plan the activities. Consider the desired results, the level of intervention required, evaluation of alternatives, constraints on actions, stakeholder demands, possible risks and future options.
sew signatures
Open signature and place it over the machine feed arm, releasing the signature. Stitch or fasten endpapers and linings to first and last signatures of books. This skill also includes applying glue to the binding edge of the book and the binding of books.
specialise in conservation-restoration of specific types of objects
Specialise in the conservation of particular types of objects: paintings, sculptures, rare books, photographs, furniture, textiles, etc.
stitch paper materials
Place the book or the material to be stitched under the needle, set the presser foot to the thickness of the book, and turn setscrews to adjust the length of the stitch. Push the material under the presser foot, activating the needle to sew through the length of the paper. Afterwards cut the threads connecting the material, and stack the obtained products.
store products
Keep products in a safe place in order to maintain their quality. Ensure the stock facilities meet hygiene standards, regulating temperature, heating and air conditioning of storage facilities.
unbind books
Use machines or manual techniques to remove the covering holding paper pages together in order to replace it, repair it or to scan its contents.
Cross-sector
15 competencesclean equipment
Perform cleaning routines after equipment use.
communicate with customers
Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.
dispose of non-hazardous waste
Dispose of waste materials which pose no risk to health and safety in a manner which complies with recycling and waste management procedures except for waste incineration.
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keep records of work progress
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
monitor conveyor belt
Monitor the flow of the work pieces on the conveyor belt as they are processed by the machine to ensure optimal productivity.
order supplies
Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.
oversee quality control
Monitor and assure the quality of the provided goods or services by overseeing that all the factors of the production meet quality requirements. Supervise product inspection and testing.
pack goods
Pack different kinds of goods such as finished manufactured products or goods in use. Pack goods by hand in boxes, bags and other types of containers.
perform machine maintenance
Perform regular maintenance, possibly including corrections and alterations, on a machine or machine tool to ensure it remains in a proper productive state.
record production data for quality control
Keep records of the machine's faults, interventions and irregularities for quality control.
remove excess glue
Remove surplus of glue with a scraper.
report defective manufacturing materials
Maintain required company records and forms in order to report any defective materials or questionable conditions of manufacturing machinery and equipment.
stack goods
Stack goods and manufactured products into containers. This may include anticipating the need for and utilising additional protective materials in stacking the products.
trim excess material
Trim surplus material of fabric such as fiberglass mats, cloth, plastics or rubber.
wear appropriate protective gear
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.