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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Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders:

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About the Job

Primary Industry	Manufacturing
Indiana Average Salary	$40,997.00
Average Time to Fill	41 days
Typical Education	High school equivalency
Typical Experience	None
Current Openings
2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018)	173
2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018)	1.20 %
10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026)	820
10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026)	2.15 %

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Skills Profile

Essential (Soft) Skills

Essential Skills to Employers

Attention to Detail
Information Gathering
Work Ethic
Following Directions

Top Job Duties and Responsibilities

Handling and Moving Objects

Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products
Adjust industrial, manufacturing, or production equipment
Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment
Remove products or workpieces from production equipment
Load/unload material, products, or workpieces into or from machinery or equipment
Mix chemicals safely according to instructions
Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly
Apply adhesives, caulking, or sealants
Prepare building surfaces for paint, finishes, wallpaper, or adhesives
Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment
Don/Doff industrial, production, or manufacturing related Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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