Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders
SOC Code: 51-9191 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $45,926 | $56,264 | $66,581 | $76,918 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $45,760 | $56,014 | $66,269 | $76,523 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $45,656 | $55,848 | $66,061 | $76,253 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $44,949 | $55,120 | $65,312 | $75,483 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $45,282 | $55,349 | $65,416 | $75,483 |
| Yakima, WA | $44,907 | $54,621 | $64,334 | $74,048 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $43,867 | $53,643 | $63,419 | $73,195 |
| Bellingham, WA | $43,867 | $53,643 | $63,419 | $73,195 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $43,867 | $53,643 | $63,419 | $73,195 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $43,867 | $53,643 | $63,419 | $73,195 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operation and Control | 3.9 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.8 | |
| Speaking | 3.1 | |
| Active Listening | 3.1 | |
| Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.0 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 | |
| Repairing | 3.0 | |
| Time Management | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Production and Processing | 4.0 |
| Mechanical | 3.7 |
| English Language | 3.4 |
| Mathematics | 3.0 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.0 |
| Education and Training | 2.9 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.9 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.8 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 72.6% |
| Some college | 16.7% |
| Less than high school | 10.2% |
Typical 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.
- Mount or load material such as paper, plastic, wood, or rubber in feeding mechanisms of cementing or gluing machines.
- Maintain production records such as quantities, dimensions, and thicknesses of materials processed.
- Start machines, and turn valves or move controls to feed, admit, apply, or transfer materials and adhesives, and to adjust temperature, pressure, and time settings.
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