Book Cover Wrapper
ひょうしくるみこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that involves pasting paper or cloth onto the covers of books and notebooks and shaping them as part of bookbinding operations.
Description
Book cover wrappers paste paper or cloth onto the covers of books and pamphlets, adhering them to boards, pressing and forming them, and performing finishing tasks such as trimming and corner cutting. They combine machine operations with manual work to achieve high precision and uniform finishes. Based on work instructions and bookbinding drawings, they select material properties and types of glue, and perform quality control.
Future Outlook
Although demand for paper media is declining due to the spread of e-books, skilled technicians are expected to remain valued with increasing demand for high-value binding and on-demand printing.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / High concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Contract Employee / Factory Work / Full-time Employee / Shift Work / Standing Work
Career Path
Bookbinding Worker (Apprentice) → Book Cover Wrapper → Bookbinding Skills Technician → Bookbinding Line Leader → Bookbinding Process Manager
Required Skills
Bookbinding Machine Operation / Paper and Fabric Adhesion Technology / Precision Measurement / Trimming Technology
Recommended Skills
Machine Maintenance / Printing Process Knowledge / Quality Control / Safety and Health Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even small deviations directly affect product quality. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work mostly follows prescribed procedures. |
Related Qualifications
- Bookbinding Skills Technician
Aliases
- Bookbinder
- Cover Attaching Worker
- Cover Pasting Worker
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