Bookbinder IV
California State Personnel Board Specification
Schematic Code: RM42
Class Code: 7399
Established: 05/16/1982*
Revised: 10/04/2001*
Title Changed: --
Definition
Under direction of a supervisor, to act in a lead capacity while doing skilled bindery forwarding and finishing work by machinery; to set up and operate paper cutting and large folding machines; to act in a lead capacity over large groups of bookbinders engaged in hand, table, and support operations; and to do other related work.
Typical Tasks
Sets up and operates the following equipment: various folders (above 17" x 22"), guillotine cutters, three knife trimmers, gathering and trimming lines, gathering lines and gather/adhesive bind/trim lines, gluers and trimmers, slitters/rewinders, and roll forms collators; instructs lower-level bookbinders; forwards miscellaneous jobs; makes minor adjustments and repairs to equipment; monitors work and material flow; checks the setting on punches and gauges; checks page number positions; keeps machines in good running condition; and maintains records of production.
Minimum Qualifications
Either I
One year of experience as a Bookbinder III or the equivalent.
Or II
One year of experience as a journey level bookbinder doing general bindery work including the operation of bookbinding, cutting, and folding equipment.
Or III
Completion of a recognized bookbinder apprenticeship including instruction and experience in general bindery work and the operation of bookbinding, cutting, and folding machines.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: Basic math; methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in general bookbinding, job forwarding, and finishing.
Knowledge of and skill in: The operation, adjustment, and maintenance of paper cutting, folding, and automatic trimming machines.
Ability to: Communicate effectively; set up and operate case-making, trimming, casing-in, gathering, folding, and other machinery necessary in the process of bookbinding; exercise lead responsibility; move and/or lift up to 50 pounds; and instruct lower- level bookbinders.
* This was adopted as a State Personnel Board Staff Item.
