Bindery Workers

No experience is needed to enter the field, but it takes anywhere from one month to a year to become a full-fledged bindery worker.

Accuracy, neatness, patience, and good eyesight are among the qualities needed for bindery occupations. Careful attention to detail may be the most important requirement for a bindery worker. Errors made in this final stage of the printing process can be costly if it means reinvesting labor and materials to redo previous steps. Finger dexterity is essential for workers who count, insert, paste, and fold, while mechanical skill is required of those who operate automated equipment. Artistic ability and imagination are required for hand bookbinding. In general, employers look for individuals with good communication skills, the ability to work successfully as a member of a team, and strong mathematical and mechanical aptitude.