Line Gluer Operator: Precision Packaging & Setup

HATTERAS PRESS; Tinton Falls (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

HATTERAS PRESS in New Jersey is seeking a Straight-Line Gluer Operator responsible for setup, operation, and maintenance of the gluer to produce accurate folding and gluing jobs. The role emphasizes meeting production speeds, quality standards, and keeping a clean, organized workspace.

You will read job tickets, communicate with teammates and supervisors, and perform preventative maintenance while ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions and job tickets.
• Knowledge of the mechanical setup of the machine.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Strong analytical and computer skills.
• Ability to direct fellow crew members through the job; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up the machine and maintain mechanical knowledge.
• Run and complete jobs of varying difficulty on the machine.
• Run the machine at the established production speed while maintaining quality.
• Complete jobs with 100% accurate quantities before packing and releasing.
• Multitask across jobs to prep material for the next destination.
• Read and understand job tickets before starting to avoid errors.
• Communicate job details with team members and helpers to ensure the job runs correctly.
• Raise questions to the Manager or Supervisor on duty before starting a job.
• Tag skid and job accurately so material reaches the correct destination.
• Capture all job-related costs in the data collection system.
• Compare output against blueprints or samples on reprints.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment according to schedule.
• Maintain an organized work area during and at the end of each shift.

Skills

Mechanical setup knowledge

Reading instructions

Basic math

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Team leadership / directing crew

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

HATTERAS PRESS in New Jersey is seeking a Straight-Line Gluer Operator responsible for setup, operation, and maintenance of the gluer to produce accurate folding and gluing jobs. The role emphasizes meeting production speeds, quality standards, and keeping a clean, organized workspace.

You will read job tickets, communicate with teammates and supervisors, and perform preventative maintenance while ensuring safety.