Printing Assistants and Table Workers
Snapshot
Printing Assistants and Table Workers perform routine printing tasks, operate bindery machines and perform manual binding and finishing of books and printed products.
| Job stats | |
|---|---|
| How many are employed in this occupation? | 6700 |
| What are the average weekly earnings for full time workers ($ before tax)? | $900 |
| How does unemployment compare with other occupations? | above average |
| What is the vacancy level for this occupation? | very high |
| What are the job prospects for this occupation? | below average |
Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- assisting with setting up, operating and adjusting machines
- maintaining and lubricating printing and bindery machines
- clearing waste and cleaning work areas and machines
- folding, collating and fastening printed products by machine and hand
- performing hand binding and finishing operations
- operating specialised machines such as casing-in and mini binders, and automatic carton folding and gluing machines
- carrying out routine quality control.
Job Titles
- Printer's Assistant
- Printing Table Worker