Folder Gluer Operator

Folder Gluer Operator

Payrate: $20.00 $24.00 (depending on experience and qualifying)

Summary

The operator will be familiarized with all mechanical functions of gluing machines. The operator will also be familiarized with all mechanical functions of various styles of folding paper boxes and trays. In addition, the operator must be able to recognize faulty boxes, such as not cut or creased properly, printing is not in registration, printing is not clean and sharp, and not folded or glued properly. Finally, the operator must be able to maintain the basic operation of the above equipment. The operator must master the above as well as learn to completely make ready and place into the operation, all cutting, printing, and gluing machines. Any other duties as assigned by management.

Job Duties

• Understanding of setting up some make readies and operate some of the folder/gluer and Leary Glue and Detection system.

• Learn and be able to navigate the plant floor data system.

• Enter work orders into JD Edwards

• Locates and loads proper stock in preparation for operation.

• Prepares make-ready feeder, prefold, glue system, final fold, delivery, stacker and pack station and inspection system.

• Operates folder/gluer in accordance with customer specifications and current standard operating procedures.

• Ensures total quality of the job while in operation.

• Maintains the machine and area in accordance with the standard operation procedures.

• Demonstrates competency in all basic and advanced folds; straight-line, lock-bottom, inner partition, and 5th panels.

• Demonstrates competency in all paperwork.

• Demonstrates competency in security label application, checkpoint, and sensomatic on folder/gluer respectively.

• Assists press operators as needed at delivery end of press.

• Assists the small machine operators in the rewind area.

• Assists the operation of folders in the insert area.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience operating a gluer. See essential and marginal functions below for more specific information.

• Must be willing to work overtime as needed

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