Job Description:

• 1) Sets up and operates machine to sew gathered and collated signatures into book form for binding: Pulls thread through lubrication box, thread guides, and needle to thread machine, and soaks bobbins of thread in water to lubricate thread.

• 2) Places book under needle, sets presser foot to thickness of book, and turns setscrews to adjust length of stitch.

• 3) Pushes book under presser foot with back against guide, depresses pedal to activate needle, and sews through length of book.

• 4) Feeds and sews books in succession until delivery trough is full.

• 5) Stops machine, cuts threads connecting books, and stacks separated books.

• 6) May stitch endpapers to top and bottom of signatures.

• 7) May operate machine equipped with multiple needles.

• 8) May be known by type of book stitched and be designated Blankbook-Stitching-Machine Operator II.

• 9) May specialize in stitching trimmed or shaved spine of books for rebinding.