Binding and finishing machine operators
Binding and finishing machine operators set up, operate or oversee the operation of machines, equipment or computerized units that bind and finish printed material. Workers who perform finishing operations in the paper, carton and packaging industries, as well as those who encode and stamp plastic cards, are included in this unit group.
Moderate
Market Demand
TEER 4
Skill Level
BC, MB, QC
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Set up and operate specialized equipment and machines that cut, fold, gather and bind or finish brochures, pamphlets, business forms, magazines, books and other printed material
- Set up and operate specialized equipment and machines that die cut, emboss, imprint, laminate, heat stamp and perform other finishing operations on printed material
- Perform pre-production runs of binding or finishing jobs to verify output and to ensure that product specifications are met
- Operate automatic and semi-automatic equipment and machines to bind or finish print material according to specifications
- Pack, weigh and stack bound and finished products on pallet for shipment
- May repair and rebind damaged or worn books.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of secondary school is usually required.
- checkCompletion of a college program in graphic arts technology ora combination of on-the-job training and specialized college, industry or other courses may be required.
Market Outlook by Province
British Columbia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for binding and finishing machine operators (NOC 94152) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Some physical duties of this occupation could be performed by automation technologies, which may enable workers to do their jobs more efficiently. The adoption of new technologies such as robotics (including autonomous vehicles, drones, sensors) integrated with digital innovations are expected to bolster industries including construction, manufacturing, transportation, warehousing, and trade.Here are some key facts about binding and finishing machine operators in British Columbia: Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Binding and finishing machine operators mainly work in the following sectors: Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 88%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 12% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 73% compared to 78% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 27% compared to 22% for all occupations47% of binding and finishing machine operators work all year, while 53% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.6% of binding and finishing machine operators are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 53% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 47% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 5% compared to 8% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 54% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 22% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
Manitoba
The employment outlook will be Moderate for binding and finishing machine operators (NOC 94152) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about binding and finishing machine operators in Manitoba: Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Binding and finishing machine operators mainly work in the following sectors: Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 88%Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 7% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 91% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 9% compared to 19% for all occupations78% of binding and finishing machine operators work all year, while 22% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 54% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 46% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 45% compared to 31% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
Quebec
The employment outlook will be Moderate for binding and finishing machine operators (NOC 94152) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about binding and finishing machine operators in Quebec: Approximately 800 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Binding and finishing machine operators mainly work in the following sectors: Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 77% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 92% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 8% compared to 18% for all occupations61% of binding and finishing machine operators work all year, while 39% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of binding and finishing machine operators are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 62% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 38% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 31% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 30% compared to 19% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 21% compared to 19% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
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Immigration Pathways
TEER 4 occupations typically require a high school diploma and on-the-job training. Not eligible for Express Entry but may qualify through provincial programs.
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Finger Dexterity
to use hand tools and to set up and maintain equipment
Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
to ensure computerized units are running correctly and efficiently
Quality Control Testing
to detect imperfect bindings, incomplete cuts, incorrect stitch lengths and torn, loose and uneven pages
Rate Control and Reaction Time
to react swiftly to avoid accidents, such as when a material gets stuck or when something goes wrong with the cutting or folding process
Independence
to set up and operate various specialized equipment and machines without supervision
Knowledge in Manufacturing, Processing and Production
to understand the flow of materials and the sequence of operations required to bind and finish printed materials effectively
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