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Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators And Tenders
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators And Tenders operate or tend bonding machines that use adhesives to join items for further processing or to form a completed product. Processes include joining veneer sheets into plywood; gluing paper; or joining rubber and rubberized fabric parts, plastic, simulated leather, or other materials.
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What they do
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators And Tenders operate or tend bonding machines that use adhesives to join items for further processing or to form a completed product. Processes include joining veneer sheets into plywood; gluing paper; or joining rubber and rubberized fabric parts, plastic, simulated leather, or other materials.
- Align and position materials being joined to ensure accurate application of adhesive or heat sealing.
- Adjust machine components according to specifications such as widths, lengths, and thickness of materials and amounts of glue, cement, or adhesive required.
- Monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions and report or resolve problems.
- Start machines, and turn valves or move controls to feed, admit, apply, or transfer materials and adhesives, and to adjust the temperature, pressure, and time settings.
Typical day
On a daily basis, Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions and report or resolve problems. They observe gauges, meters, and control panels to obtain information about equipment temperatures and pressures, or the speed of feeders or conveyors.
A typical day for an Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator and Tender will also include:
- Mount or load material such as paper, plastic, wood, or rubber in feeding mechanisms of cementing or gluing machines.
- Adjust machine components according to specifications such as widths, lengths, and thickness of materials and amounts of glue, cement, or adhesive required.
- Remove and stack completed materials or products, and restock materials to be joined.
- Align and position materials being joined to ensure accurate application of adhesive or heat sealing.
- Read work orders and communicate with coworkers to determine machine and equipment settings and adjustments and supply and product specifications.
Other responsibilities
Besides their typical day, Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators also remove jammed materials from machines and readjust components as necessary to resume normal operations. They may also clean and maintain gluing and cementing machines, using solutions, lubricants, brushes, and scrapers.
On a weekly to monthly basis, Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators depress pedals to lower electrodes that heat and seal edges of the material. They might also measure and mix ingredients to prepare glue.
In addition, they fill machines with glue, cement, or adhesives.
Although specific duties may vary, many of them read work orders and communicate with coworkers to determine machine and equipment settings and adjustments and supply and product specifications.
To some Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators, it is also their responsibility to examine and measure completed materials or products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring devices such as tape measures, gauges, or calipers.
What is the job like
Job satisfaction
Is this job meaningful
61% said they were satisfied with their job and 46% said they found their job meaningful.
Pros
Suitable for people who like practical and hands-on work.
Suitable for people who want to work in a supportive work environment.
It is easy to get into this career. Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required to get started.
Normal working hours (40 hours per week).
Cons
Not suitable for people who like to help and teach others.
One of the lowest paying jobs.
How much do they make
Average salary
Average hourly wage
Entry-level Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators And Tenders with little to no experience can expect to make anywhere between $25,250 to $29,410 per year or $12 to $14 per hour.
| Salary by experience | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Highest (Top 10%) | $51,960 | $25 |
| Senior (Top 25%) | $45,030 | $22 |
| Median | $36,280 | $17 |
| Junior (Bottom 25%) | $29,410 | $14 |
| No experience (Bottom 10%) | $25,250 | $12 |
This table shows the top 10 highest paying industries for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators And Tenders based on their average annual salary.
| Salary by industry | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $54510 | $26.21 |
| Converted Paper Product Manufacturing | $41220 | $19.82 |
| Rubber Product Manufacturing | $40590 | $19.51 |
| Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing | $39130 | $18.81 |
| Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills | $37080 | $17.83 |
| Printing and Related Support Activities | $36620 | $17.61 |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | $36220 | $17.41 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | $35720 | $17.17 |
| Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing | $35700 | $17.16 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | $35380 | $17.01 |
View more salary by industries here.
Where can they work
Where can Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators And Tenders work? Here is a table showing the top 10 largest employers of Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators And Tenders including the average salary in that industry.
| Employers | Total Employed | Annual Salary | Hourly Wages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Converted Paper Product Manufacturing | 3360 | $41220 | $19.82 |
| Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing | 1490 | $35700 | $17.16 |
| Plastics Product Manufacturing | 1470 | $34630 | $16.65 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 660 | $54510 | $26.21 |
| Rubber Product Manufacturing | 660 | $40590 | $19.51 |
| Other Wood Product Manufacturing | 640 | $33730 | $16.22 |
| Printing and Related Support Activities | 600 | $36620 | $17.61 |
| Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing | 530 | $30240 | $14.54 |
| Employment Services | 300 | $29690 | $14.28 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | 290 | $35720 | $17.17 |
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Should you become one
Best personality type for this career
People with this personality type likes practical and hands-on work. They prefer working with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery.
People with The Builder personality type likes practical and hands-on work. They prefer working with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery.
People with The Thinker personality likes to work with ideas that require an extensive amount of thinking. They prefer work that requires them to solve problems mentally.
People with The Artist personality likes to work with designs and patterns. They prefer activities that require self-expression and prefer work that can be done without following a clear set of rules.
People with The Helper personality type likes to work with people and in teams. They prefer work that allows them to build relationships with others.
People with The Leader personality likes to start and work on projects. They also like leading people and making many decisions.
People with The Organizer personality type likes to follow set procedures and routines. They prefer working with data and details more than with ideas.
You can read more about these career personality types here.
People who are suitable for this job tend to like work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They like working with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery.
They also like following set procedures and routines. They like working with data and details more than with ideas.
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Work Values
Which values are the most important to a person’s satisfaction for this job?
You are someone who is results oriented. You prefer work that allows you to utilize your skills and abilities while at the same time giving you a sense of accomplishment.
You are someone who values job security, steady employment, and good working conditions. You also prefer work that keeps you busy all the time with something different to do every day.
You are someone who values job advancement and leadership roles. You prefer work that receives recognition for the work you do and jobs that are looked up to by others in the company and your community.
You are someone who likes to provide a service to others. You prefer a work environment where you can work with your co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment.
You are someone who values a company that stands behind their employees. You prefer a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and is being supported by the company.
You are someone who likes to work on your own and make your own decisions. You prefer work that requires little supervision and are allowed to try out your own ideas.
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