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Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders

Median Salary
43,540
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

86%

Self-employed

10%

Private not for profit

1%

State and local government

1%

Federal Government

1%

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$28,490

10%

$43,540

Median

$57,650

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    72%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    16%

  • Less than high school

    10%

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Production and Processing
  • Mechanical
  • Education and Training
  • English Language
  • Chemistry

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.