Adhesive Bond Technician
About The Position
The Adhesive Bond Technician is responsible for the quality of glue mixing, glue application, and panel bonding. The role performs quality tests, adjusts processes, and provides feedback on falldown issues to press and spreader crews. Duties include off-bearing the press, starting the automatic glue mix system, managing materials in the glue loft, performing glue quality control, keeping the glue loft ready, setting up and adjusting spreaders, washing out spreaders, and troubleshooting glue- and spreader-related issues. The technician follows approved glue specifications, performs and documents bond and spread checks, monitors glue waste and tack, and takes responsibility for addressing glue-related panel defects. The role supports safety, production, and quality goals, participates in kaizen and 5S events, maintains housekeeping standards, and operates a forklift for breaks and material replacement as needed.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience in lay-up.
- Ability to operate a micrometer and complete required paperwork.
- Working knowledge of the press and ability to read the lay-up list.
- Ability to work 15 to 20 feet off the ground.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Prior forklift experience, or willingness to obtain a forklift certification card.
- Ability to follow oral or written instructions and communicate and listen effectively.
- Basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills.
- Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions, use common sense, define problems, and develop or implement solutions.
- Ability to walk and stand while looking up for more than two-thirds of the shift; use and reach with hands and arms; climb or balance for more than one-third of the shift; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for more than one-third of the shift.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Wear required personal protective equipment, including hearing protection, gloves, and safety glasses.
Responsibilities
- Off-bear the press and start the automatic glue mix system.
- Manage and restock glue materials, including flour, borax, and glitter.
- Perform and document bond checks regularly and document glue waste.
- Follow approved glue-mix specifications and read the lay-up list.
- Troubleshoot and minimize glue-related defects, including delamination, loose faces or backs, and dry-outs.
- Stop the spreader and/or press crews when panel quality is unacceptable to limit defective production.
- Wash out spreaders as needed, including at lunch, and clean shift grates after washouts.
- Document spread checks at changeovers when adjusting spreads according to the lay-up list and species.
- Report and correct glue-tack issues and take responsibility for glue-related falldown items.
- Participate in kaizen and 5S events and follow lockout/tagout procedures.
- Maintain housekeeping in the glue loft, reclaim area, weigh stations, and around spreaders.
- Operate a forklift at break times and as needed for material replacement.
- Support team safety, production, and quality goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
