Adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders
SOC Code: 51-9191Also known as:
Adhesive Laminator, Automatic Gluing Machine Operator, Automobile Brake Bonder, Band Builder, Band Edger
Median Annual Salary
$45,210
+1.0% growth (2024-2034)
1K
Openings/Year
12K
Current Jobs
What Adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders Do
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.
💰 Salary
$45,210
Median annual wage (2024)
📈 Job Growth
+1.0%
As fast as average
🎓 Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical entry-level requirement
🚀 Annual Openings
1K
Projected average per year
📚 On-the-Job Training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Expected training period
Employment Projections (2024-2034)
Current Employment (2024)
12,200
Projected Employment (2034)
12,300
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Top Skills Required
Operation and Control
Operations Monitoring
Active Listening
Speaking
Monitoring
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
- 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 temperature, pressure, and time settings.
- Fill machines with glue, cement, or adhesives.
- Perform test production runs and make adjustments as necessary to ensure that completed products meet standards and specifications.
- Examine and measure completed materials or products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring devices such as tape measures, gauges, or calipers.
- Read work orders and communicate with coworkers to determine machine and equipment settings and adjustments and supply and product specifications.
- Remove and stack completed materials or products, and restock materials to be joined.
- Observe gauges, meters, and control panels to obtain information about equipment temperatures and pressures, or the speed of feeders or conveyors.
Technology & Tools
📚 Entry-Level Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Most common requirement
🎯 Recommended Education
High School Diploma
O*NET recommended level
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders make?
The median annual salary for adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders is $45,210.
What education do adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders need?
Most adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders positions require a high school diploma or equivalent.
Is becoming adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders a good career choice?
Adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders is projected to see +1.0% job growth from 2024 to 2034,
which is about average for all occupations. With approximately 1,300 job openings expected annually,
there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders?
The best colleges offer strong programs in related fields with experienced faculty and industry connections.
What other job titles are similar to adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders?
Adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders may also be known as: Adhesive Laminator, Automatic Gluing Machine Operator, Automobile Brake Bonder, Band Builder, Band Edger, Bead Preparer, Bindery Operator, Bindery Specialist, Bindery Technician (Bindery Tech), Blanket Winder Operator, Board Liner Operator, Bonder, Bonding Machine Operator, Bonding Molder, Book Jacket Cover Machine Operator, Bottomer Operator, Box Lining Machine Feeder, Box Lining Machine Operator, Box Sealing Machine Operator, Brush Head Maker.
These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.