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Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders
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.
Common Tasks
- Examine and measure completed materials or products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring devices such as tape measures, gauges, or calipers.
- 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.
- Read work orders and communicate with coworkers to determine machine and equipment settings and adjustments and supply and product specifications.
- Fill machines with glue, cement, or adhesives.
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $15.19 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $9.66 and $22.19 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $31,592.12 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $20,078.09 and $46,158.17 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 1,700 people in California during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be a decrease of 5.9% in the number of jobs in California for this occupation, bringing the total number to 1,600.
By 2024, in California, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $15.00 with the median annual salary reaching $32,235.
