Book Binder

Responsibilities:

• Meeting with the book designers to discuss final product specifications.
• Cutting papers to size using hand and machine cutting tools.
• Gluing and stitching components into the cover using manually operated machines.
• Attaching endpapers to the body of the book.
• Trimming book edges to size.
• Applying color to signatures and edges.
• Cutting and attaching outside cover material to the board cover.
• Gluing outside endpapers to the final cover.
• Placing finished books into press until drying is complete.
• Weighing and stacking books for shipment.