Folder operator vs print binding worker

The differences between folder operators and print binding workers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a folder operator and a print binding worker. Additionally, a folder operator has an average salary of $37,807, which is higher than the $32,297 average annual salary of a print binding worker.

Folder operator vs print binding worker overview

	Folder Operator	Print Binding Worker
Yearly salary	$37,807	$32,297
Hourly rate	$18.18	$15.53
Growth rate	7%	-
Number of jobs	50,487	19,869
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 56%	Bachelor's Degree, 44%
Average age	49	49
Years of experience	4	4

Folder operator vs print binding worker salary

Folder operators and print binding workers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Folder Operator	Print Binding Worker
Average salary	$37,807	$32,297
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $45,000	Between $23,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between folder operator and print binding worker education

There are a few differences between a folder operator and a print binding worker in terms of educational background:

	Folder Operator	Print Binding Worker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 56%	Bachelor's Degree, 44%
Most common major	Business	Criminal Justice
Most common college	-	-

Folder operator vs print binding worker demographics

Here are the differences between folder operators' and print binding workers' demographics:

	Folder Operator	Print Binding Worker
Average age	49	49
Gender ratio	Male, 73.8% Female, 26.2%	Male, 53.0% Female, 47.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.3% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.5% Asian, 8.9% White, 61.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 8.8% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Asian, 9.5% White, 62.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between folder operator and print binding worker duties and responsibilities

Folder operator example responsibilities.

Manage mail heads, stackers and print pockets and train crew members on same.
Sort and count articles remove from dryers.
Fold sheets, blankets napkins, table cloths etc.
Train on Inkjet operation to ensure quality is maintained.
Gain the knowledge and experience with running a small UV coater.
Perform hand collating of short-run projects while maintaining correct sequence of order.

Print binding worker example responsibilities.

Separate and organize the cases of USPS and properly labele them.
Develop a vast understanding of typesetting and a sensitivity to various fonts.
Create manuals, and print out drawings to engineers that need them.
Pack and inspect finished compact disc product, kit DVD materials for assemblers, print DVD product

Folder operator vs print binding worker skills

Common folder operator skills

Quality Standards, 38%
Machine Operation, 10%
Machine Components, 8%
Straight Line, 7%
Customer Satisfaction, 6%
Check Quality, 5%

Common print binding worker skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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