Folder Operator - Nashville

Prisma; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma in Nashville, TN is seeking a Folder Gluer Operator to set up, operate, and maintain high-speed folding and gluing machinery to produce folding cartons.

You will perform make-readies, adjust stations, monitor quality, and troubleshoot production issues while complying with safety rules. This role involves 8–12 hour shifts and requires 1–3+ years of experience and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3+ years of experience operating high-speed folder-gluer systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and production orders.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete make-readies and machine adjustments based on job tickets and sample boxes.
• Configure machine stations including feeder, pre-folders, glue systems (hot melt and cold glue), delivery aprons, and compression belts.
• Run carton styles such as straight-line, lock-bottom (crash-lock), 4-corner, and 6-corner boxes.
• Monitor production for proper glue application, fold alignment, and product registration.
• Inspect finished pieces for defects and issues like glue smudges or adhesion problems and manage quality tracking systems.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues during production runs and perform routine preventive maintenance.
• Maintain precise logs of production quantities, setup times, waste/scrap counts, and runtime metrics.
• Adhere to all safety rules, including PPE and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Math skills

Hand tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Bobst

Signature

Diana

Jagenberg

Moll

Job description

Folder Operator - Nashville# Folder Operator - NashvilleHot JobNashville - Nashville, TN 37207## OverviewSalary Range$28.00 - $29.00 HourlyLevelEntryPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDay Shift## Description**Position Overview**The Folder Gluer Operator sets up, operates, and maintains high-speed folding and gluing machinery to convert printed, die-cut paperboard blanks into finished folding cartons and packaging. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, high attention to detail, and a focus on safety to ensure all products meet customer specifications and quality standards at maximum production speeds.**Key Responsibilities****Machine Setup & Execution*** Perform complete make-readies and machine adjustments based on job tickets and sample boxes.* Configure all machine stations, including the feeder, pre-folders, glue systems (hot melt and cold glue), delivery aprons, and compression belts.* Run various carton styles, such as straight-line, lock-bottom (crash-lock), 4-corner, and 6-corner boxes.**Quality & Production Control*** Monitor production continuously to ensure proper glue application, strict fold alignment, and correct product registration.* Inspect finished pieces for defects like scuffing, cracking, glue smudges, or improper adhesion.* Manage quality tracking systems, including barcode scanners, glue detectors, and vision systems.**Maintenance & Troubleshooting*** Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues during production runs (e.g., misfeeds, jamming, or erratic glue placement).* Perform routine preventive maintenance, including cleaning glue nozzles, lubricating parts, and replacing worn belts.* Collaborate with maintenance technicians on major machinery repairs.**Documentation & Safety*** Maintain precise logs of production quantities, setup times, waste/scrap counts, and runtime metrics.* Adhere to all safety rules, including machine guarding compliance and PPE requirements.* Keep the work area clean and organized according to 5S or local housekeeping standards.## Qualifications**Qualifications & Skills****Experience & Education*** 1 to 3+ years of experience operating high-speed folder-gluer systems (e.g., Bobst, Signature, Diana, Jagenberg, or Moll).* High school diploma or GED equivalent.**Technical Skills*** Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to use hand tools for precise machine setups.* Solid math skills, including fractions, decimals, and reading a standard tape measure down to 1/32 of an inch.* Ability to read and interpret structural layouts, design blueprints, and production orders.**Physical Requirements*** Stand for the duration of a shift (8 to 12 hours) on concrete floors.* Lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly when loading blanks or moving packed cartons.