Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators & Tenders
Code: 51-9191.00
Zone 2
Median Annual Salary
£46,460
Range: £31,460 - £60,810
Preparation & Education
Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Job Zone 2
Industry Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They 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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Coater Operator
Glue Line Operator
Glue Reel Operator
Gluer Machine Operator
Gluing Pressman
Machine Operator
Perfect Bind Machine Operator
Sealer Operator
Utility Worker
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- 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.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
SAP software
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products
Engineering and Technology
mechanical
Arts and Humanities
English language
Hand and Finger Use
hold or move items with your hands
keep your arm or hand steady
Controlled Movement
quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
change when and how fast you move based on how something else is moving
Endurance
exercise for a long time without getting out of breath
Verbal
listen and understand what people say
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Cautiousness
Frequently Asked Questions About Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators & Tenders
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators & Tenders is £46,460. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £31,460, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £60,810 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators & Tenders typically aligns with Job Zone 2 (Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed). Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some careers may not.
Essential skills and tooling for a Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators & Tenders include: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, SAP software. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Below Average).
Live UK Vacancies for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators & Tenders
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Leicester, Leicestershire
Temporary
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arbroath
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£31,460
Median Annual (Average):
£46,460
90th Percentile (Senior):
£60,810
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Occupational Terms
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#production equipment
#adhesive material
#workpiece
#meet specifications
#bonding machine
#glue
#adjust controls
#read work orders