Bookbinding Finishing Worker
せいほんしあげさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that finishes books and booklets through processes such as folding printed sheets into signatures, spine gluing, cover pasting, trimming, and more.
Description
Bookbinding finishing workers fold printed paper stacks using folding machines, perform gluing with spine gluing machines, attach covers, and then apply processing with trimming machines, foil stamping machines, etc., to complete bookbinding. It combines manual labor and machine operations, requiring high attention to detail and machine handling skills. Much of the work involves production lines aligned with deadlines, making teamwork and safety management important.
Future Outlook
Demand is gradually declining due to the spread of e-books, but skilled workers are still needed in fields such as high-quality binding and art books. Acquiring machine operation skills adaptable to automation will lead to improved market value in the future.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Patient / Team-oriented
Work Style
Contract Employee OK / Dispatch OK / Factory Work / Line Work / Shift Work
Career Path
Apprentice Bookbinding Finishing Worker → Bookbinding Finishing Worker → Line Leader/Chief → Quality Control Staff → Production Manager
Required Skills
Dimensional Inspection / Fixing Techniques / Foil Stamping Processing / Folding Machine Operation / Spine Gluing Machine Operation / Trimming Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
CAD Operation / Machine Maintenance / Quality Control / Safety Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even slight deviations directly affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy paper and materials. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly follows standard procedures, so creative thinking is limited. |
Related Qualifications
- Bookbinding Skills Proficiency (National Qualification)
- Printing Skills Proficiency (National Qualification)
Aliases
- Book Finisher
- Bookbinding Finishing Worker
Related Jobs
- Bookbinder
- Bookbinding Machine Operator
- Printer