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Summary Description


	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.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Automatic Gluing Machine Operator

2.	Automobile Brake Bonder

3.	Band Builder

4.	Band Edger

5.	Bead Preparer

6.	Blanket Winder Operator

7.	Board Liner Operator

8.	Bonder

9.	Bonding Machine Operator

10.	Bonding Molder

11.	Book Jacket Cover Machine Operator

12.	Bottomer Operator

13.	Box Lining Machine Feeder

14.	Box Lining Machine Operator

15.	Box Sealing Machine Operator

16.	Brush Head Maker

17.	Bulk Folder

18.	Bulk Pallet Builder

19.	Bulk Sealer

20.	Bulk Sealer Operator

21.	Card Decorator

22.	Case Making Machine Operator

23.	Casing Operator

24.	Cementer

25.	Cementing Bulk Material Operator

26.	Cementing Machine Operator

27.	Channel Cementer

28.	Chip Applying Machine Tender

29.	Coater Operator

30.	Collet Gluer

31.	Core Composer Machine Tender

32.	Core Laying Machine Operator

33.	Core Machine Tender

34.	Cover Stripper

35.	Crown Assembly Machine Operator

36.	Custom Applicator

37.	Doweling Machine Operator

38.	Dual Hose Cementer

39.	Edge Bonder

40.	Edge Glue Machine Tender

41.	Edge Gluer

42.	Electric Sealing Machine Operator

43.	Electronic Heat Seal Operator

44.	Ending Machine Operator

45.	Envelope Sealer

46.	Extension Edger

47.	Glass Wool Blanket Machine Feeder

48.	Glue Jointer Operator

49.	Glue Line Operator

50.	Glue Machine Operator

51.	Glue Mounter Operator

52.	Glue Reel Operator

53.	Glue Size Machine Operator

54.	Glue Sprayer

55.	Glue Spreading Machine Operator

56.	Glue Wheel Operator

57.	Gluer

58.	Gluer Machine Operator

59.	Gluing Crew Leader

60.	Gluing Pressman

61.	Gummer

62.	Gumming Machine Operator

63.	Handle Machine Operator

64.	Hat Lining Paster

65.	Hat Stock Laminating Machine Operator

66.	Heat Seal Operator

67.	Heat Sealing Machine Operator

68.	Hot Plate Plywood Press Operator

69.	Label Paster

70.	Laminating Machine Operator

71.	Lamp Shade Joiner

72.	Liner Machine Operator

73.	Looseleaf Binder Coverer

74.	Machine Applicator Cementer

75.	Machine Cementer

76.	Machine Cementer and Folder

77.	Machine Edge Bander

78.	Machine Joiner Cementer

79.	Machine Operator

80.	Manufacturing Assistant

81.	Manufacturing Associate

82.	Manufacturing Operator

83.	Masking Machine Operator

84.	Panel Flow Machine Operator

85.	Paper Gluing Operator

86.	Paper Sealer

87.	Patch Machine Operator

88.	Perfect Bind Machine Operator

89.	Ply Bander

90.	Plywood Layup Line Core Feeder

91.	Pocket Builder

92.	Process Assistant

93.	Roll Builder

94.	Sealer

95.	Sealer Operator

96.	Sealing Machine Operator

97.	Ski Topper

98.	Splicer Operator

99.	Spool Maker

100.	Spreader Operator

101.	Stock Roller

102.	Stripper

103.	Stripping Machine Operator

104.	Tape Maker

105.	Tape Making Machine Operator

106.	Taper Operator

107.	Tipper

108.	Utility Worker

109.	V-Belt Builder

110.	Veneer Glue Spreader

111.	Wood Gluer

112.	Wrapping Machine Operator

Job Tasks

	Align and position materials being joined to ensure accurate application of adhesive or heat sealing. Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.

	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. Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions. Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.

	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. Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products. Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.

	Fill machines with glue, cement, or adhesives. Load materials into production equipment.

	Perform test production runs and make adjustments as necessary to ensure that completed products meet standards and specifications. Conduct test runs of production equipment.

	Examine and measure completed materials or products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring devices such as tape measures, gauges, or calipers. Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.

	Read work orders and communicate with coworkers to determine machine and equipment settings and adjustments and supply and product specifications. Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements. Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements. Exchange information with colleagues.

	Remove and stack completed materials or products, and restock materials to be joined. Stack finished items for further processing or shipment. Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.

	Observe gauges, meters, and control panels to obtain information about equipment temperatures and pressures, or the speed of feeders or conveyors. Monitor instruments to ensure proper production conditions.

	Maintain production records such as quantities, dimensions, and thicknesses of materials processed. Record operational or production data.

	Remove jammed materials from machines and readjust components as necessary to resume normal operations. Clear equipment jams.

	Mount or load material such as paper, plastic, wood, or rubber in feeding mechanisms of cementing or gluing machines. Load materials into production equipment. Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.

	Clean and maintain gluing and cementing machines, using solutions, lubricants, brushes, and scrapers. Clean production equipment. Maintain production or processing equipment.

	Transport materials, supplies, and finished products between storage and work areas, using forklifts. Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas. Operate forklifts or other loaders.

	Measure and mix ingredients to prepare glue. Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes. Mix substances to create chemical solutions.

	Depress pedals to lower electrodes that heat and seal edges of material.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

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