Knowledge in operating binding equipment
Bookbinders should be able to operate print binding and finishing machines to assemble finished pages into books, magazines and other print products.
Bookbinders
Descriptions & Duties
- Bookbinders set, operate and maintain machines for bookbinding or in-line bookbinding, publishers' edition binding, stationery work, booklet and periodical binding and carry out hand binding operations.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely required
Trade Specific Competencies
General Requirements
Academic qualification
Completion of the diploma or certificate in printing or related discipline; or craft apprenticeship
Experience
Have some work experiences in related fields
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $10,000-$15,000
Monthly Salary $15,000-$20,000
Monthly Salary $20,000-$30,000
Monthly Salary > $30,000
Government Sector
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 6-10
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 11-14
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 15-20
*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html
Related Education & Training
Work Environment
- Bookbinders work in noisy settings. The jobs may require considerable lifting, standing, and carrying. Binding often resembles an assembly line on which workers do tedious, repetitive tasks, such as folding and trimming leaflets or newspaper inserts.
Tools
- Bookbinding machines
- Window patching machines
- Folding machines
- Gluing machines
