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Print Binding and Finishing Workers

Prospects: Very Unfavorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth

Bind books and other publications or finish printed products by hand or machine. May set up binding and finishing machines.

Current openings

Bindery Cutter Operator 21
Bindery Folder Operator 12
Bindery Machine Operator 23
Book Repairer 26
Bookbinder 1
Case Binder Operator 9
Perfect Binder Operator 7
Saddle Stitch Operator 2
Saddle Stitcher Operator 4

Number of positions

2012: 660    2014: 670

Annual job postings

New: 10    Replacement: 20
(Total: 30)   

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$25,990
($12/hour)
Middle:
$30,190
($14/hour)
Up to:
$35,740
($17/hour)
Average:
$32,490
($15/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Short-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

 

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.