Folder/Gluer Operator

Quad Packaging is seeking a Folder/Gluer Operator to join our growing team in Salt Lake City, UT.  The position is an 8-hour day shift (6am-2pm)  This is your opportunity to enhance your skills working with the industry’s most advanced Packaging Equipment.  Employees can be expected to be paid an hourly rate of $22 - $27.50 /hour, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions.   

The Folder Gluer Operator is responsible for setting up and operating folder/gluer equipment to automatically fold, glue, and affix inserts, outserts, security tags, and adhesive labels on pre-printed stock. This role ensures production output meets customer specifications, quality standards, and productivity goals while maintaining safe and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Set up, operate, and monitor folder/gluer machines during production runs. 

• Activate and control production processes; adjust machine settings as needed to maintain quality and efficiency. 

• Synchronize machine speed to maximize crew output and meet production targets. 

• Perform and/or coordinate preventative maintenance according to established schedules. 

• Troubleshoot operating issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions. 

• Record production data, including time spent on tasks, quantities produced, and job-related information. 

• Operate and oversee more than one feeder/gluer operation simultaneously when required. 

• Occasionally train employees on folder/gluer machine operations, feeding, and take-off functions. 

• Cross-train on other equipment or operations as assigned. 

• Follow all safety, quality, and operational procedures.

Experience: 

• Experience operating folding and gluing equipment in a production or manufacturing environment preferred. 

• Familiarity with production workflows, quality control, and manufacturing processes.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Working knowledge of folding and gluing machinery and related powered equipment. 

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform basic machine maintenance and troubleshooting. 

• Ability to analyze production issues and apply logical problem-solving techniques. 

• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 

• Ability to read, speak, and understand English to interpret job orders, production sheets, and work instructions. 

• Effective communication skills to report problems and coordinate with coworkers and supervisors. 

• Basic computer skills preferred, including experience with data collection systems.