Folder/Gluer Operator

Sun Print Solutions • West Valley, UT

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About The Position

The Folder/Gluer Operator takes ownership of finishing operations by setting up, operating, and maintaining folder/gluer machinery to transform die-cut blanks into packaging products such as folding cartons, boxes, sleeves, and pocket folders. The operator reviews job documentation, configures equipment and glue systems, inspects samples and production output, and makes adjustments to maintain quality and consistent production. The role works closely with die-cutting, quality control, and shipping teams, and helps maintain a safe, clean shop floor.

The position also includes troubleshooting production issues, conducting routine maintenance, handling materials, packing finished products to customer specifications, tracking production data, and assisting with training feeder/packers and peer operators. Work may involve standing and walking for 8 to 10-hour shifts, lifting up to 50 pounds, frequent bending and repetitive hand and arm movements, and inspecting fine details.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1–3 years of folder/gluer or related print-finishing machinery experience, or an equivalent combination of formal training and experience.
• Strong working math skills, including fractions and decimals.
• Experience using rulers, calipers, and precision measurement gauges.
• Ability to interpret job tickets, structural CAD/drawings, and production paperwork.
• Flexibility to work overtime and adjust shifts as production demands dictate.
• Ability to stand and walk for full 8 to 10-hour shifts.
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds; heavier loads are handled using team lifts or equipment.
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, twist, and perform repetitive hand and arm motions.
• Close vision, depth perception, and color distinction to inspect fine details.
• Manual dexterity to handle sharp steel rule dies and fine hand tools.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience setting up and operating Bobst ExpertFold equipment.

Responsibilities

• Review job tickets, samples, structural specifications, and work orders to determine machine setup and production processes.
• Set up and operate folder/gluer equipment, including Bobst ExpertFold machines, by adjusting feeders, pre-breakers, folding belts, rails, and compression sections.
• Configure and calibrate glue systems, monitor glue patterns, volume, and placement, and handle glue supply changeovers.
• Run test pieces and inspect initial samples for squareness, fold accuracy, glue bond, gaps, and fish-tailing before production.
• Monitor production runs and make adjustments to maintain speed, product quality, and consistent output.
• Conduct ongoing and post-production quality checks, including glue bond testing, squareness, and count accuracy, and record inspection data on job tickets.
• Monitor inline quality-control tools such as glue detectors, code readers, cameras, and tape applicators.
• Identify and troubleshoot jams, skewing, poor adhesion, and misfeeds; make minor mechanical adjustments and escalate larger issues to supervisors or maintenance.
• Perform routine cleaning, lubrication, and preventive maintenance on machines and glue systems.
• Follow safety protocols, including lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and required PPE.
• Load and unload materials such as pallets and skids using pallet jacks and approved material-handling tools.
• Pack finished products to customer specifications, including case counts, labeling, and palletizing, and guide delivery-end packers.
• Track and log run counts, make-ready time, downtime, and waste, and report progress to leadership.
• Assist in training feeder/packers and peer operators, and perform other shop duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and telemedicine services.
• Company-provided group life insurance.
• Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, supplemental life, hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid company holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 support, including crisis intervention, counseling, financial guidance, senior care support, and educational workshops.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED