Print finisher, Kaiwhakaoti mahi tā
Also known as
- Print finisher operator, printer's assistant, book binder, binder, bindery operator, bindery worker, book finisher
Print finishers trim, fold, glue and bind books and other printed material.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$53K to $74K
Most common
$96K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Print finishers
- usually work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends and may work shifts
- usually work in workshops, binding studios and offices and may travel locally
- may work in noisy conditions
- need to be methodical, accurate and organised
Tasks
- inspect printed materials or other images to verify quality
- study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements
- mount attachments or tools onto production equipment
- operate sewing equipment
- trim excess material from workpieces
- watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions
- mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment
- clean production equipment
- lubricate production equipment
- repair production equipment or tools
Practical
Organised
Creative
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually need experience to become a print finisher and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a New Zealand Certificate in Binding and Finishing (Level 4)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Print (Level 4)
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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