Bindery and finishing work guide

Understanding the state of postpress processing in Canada, sometimes referred to as postpress, is the final step in the commercial printing process. People who are engaged in post-press processing will generally use special equipment to complete the post-press processing of the printed paper through operations such as splicing, punching, packing, molding, gluing, sewing and binding. The binding work also includes the book cover, framed and other decorations, and can also be completed according to the user's requirements such as sealing, address labeling and other work. Canada’s post-press processing industry is undergoing changes. Free trade has intensified the competition between U.S. printing companies and Canadian printing companies. Companies in Mexico, Europe, and Asia have also begun to enter this market. It used to be from Canada itself. Some of the big orders made are now likely to be accepted by others. Large-scale printing companies started to engage in medium-sized printing business. At the same time, small-scale printing and printing often requires new technologies and flexibility, if they are printed in medium-sized enterprises. It is also inappropriate, which has caused Canadian mid-sized companies to be in a dilemma. Some small, fast-printing companies have begun to use color copiers, inkjet printers, and other appropriate equipment in the short-run printing market. As a result, small-scale short-run printing and instant printing began to prosper. Many companies can provide these printing services. Post-press processing will certainly be affected by this change. New pre-press and printing technologies have enabled printing to move toward a small number of short and colorful print jobs. Increasing production efficiency and reducing waste have become the key to competition. Under the pressure of competition from many foreign companies, everyone has used quality improvement as a means to increase their competitive strength. In this case, the binding of the post-press work also plays an important role in printing, which determines the final appearance of the printed product in the market. As businesses continue to shift their focus to user needs, post-press work begins to include services such as on-demand binding, page matching, labeling, mail management, and direct mail, because such services can reduce users’ expenses and save them time. . At present, the speed of post-printing technology improvement is not as fast as in other areas. The reason is that there are many equipments for post-press processing, and the existing equipment can also meet the printing requirements. Therefore, they do not want to invest in the introduction of new equipment. They only invest in equipment that can't be completed by some previous equipment, but can meet the user's new needs. Employees working in post-press work generally work 37.5 to 40 hours per week, also from 8 in the morning to 5 in the evening. Much of the work is done by machines. Most companies are dedicated to operations. There are also a few fast printing companies who hire people to work on a temporary basis. Conditions of employment Binding workers must be very knowledgeable about the work so that they will check the quality and produce a qualified product. At the same time, the workers must be skilled in the operation in order to accurately adjust the equipment. For the application of new equipment and new technologies after printing. Operators are required to have a wealth of mechanical operation skills, not only traditional binding and post-press processing technologies, but also computer operations. It is best to graduate from college or have a professional course training. There are many programs that require professional skills to do it. A skilled operator typically experiences two to four years of actual operation, and is usually cultivated from a large company, because the small company does not have such a complete set of equipment and exercise opportunities. If new equipment is introduced, employers or equipment suppliers will provide training. The Problem of Income In a small, fast printing company in Canada, an unskilled, informal worker typically earns $6.5 to $7.5 per hour; a worker who still has a certain skill but is informal, and has hourly pay. For 9.5 to 11.5 U.S. dollars, a machine that can handle complex machines can earn 13.5 to 18.5 U.S. dollars per hour. Workers without special skills can receive 11.5 to 14.5 U.S. dollars per hour. A skilled worker is Can get 23.5 to 25.5 US dollars per hour. Your Opportunity It is normal for a non-professional finishing binder to have a lower salary. The company is very keen to find workers who are familiar with the company's various types of use. In the printing industry, the use of computers is becoming more common. Employees who are hired are then better trained in computers and can operate computer-controlled devices. Therefore, some informal workers are not paid very much. They are engaged in physical labor in medium-sized or large-scale foreign companies, joint ventures and other companies. Now, in British Columbia, there are almost no such informal workers. How to find a job in Canada, the general bookbinding company hires workers locally. You can see recruitment revelations at the talent exchange center in Canada or find some advertisements in the newspaper. You can also contact the company directly. Some printing communities can also provide some information in the printing industry to help you find the job you want in your area. At the same time, you can also look at the "yellow pages" advertising information of the printing community. Training The Vancouver Community College offers print professional training courses at the campus. It can provide primary training for people who do not know how to print, and can also provide advanced training for skilled workers. The general training course has three months, and there are more professional ten months.