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How to become adhesive bonding machine operators and tenderseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$46,460
25th–75th pct. $37,220–$53,610
Top pay (est.)
$79,100
Top 10% $60,810
Pay in 5 years
$53,900est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$62,500est.
$53,800–$72,600
Outlook score
46/100
★★☆☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
30%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+1.3%
1,300 openings / yr

How to become adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders

Key skills

Operations Monitoring
4.0
Operation and Control
3.8
Quality Control Analysis
3.5
Monitoring
3.1
Equipment Maintenance
3.1
Troubleshooting
3.0
Coordination
3.0
Repairing
2.9

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Production and Processing
4.1
Mechanical
4.0
Education and Training
3.5
English Language
3.4
Chemistry
3.2
Computers and Electronics
3.1
Mathematics
2.8
Public Safety and Security
2.5

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsControlling Machines and ProcessesPerforming General Physical ActivitiesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsDeveloping and Building TeamsJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleInspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Important abilities

Multilimb CoordinationStatic StrengthReaction TimeControl PrecisionExtent FlexibilityNear Vision

Education of workers

High school diploma
73%
Post-secondary certificate
17%
Less than high school
10%

Training before entry

None / short demo
24%
3–6 months
10%
1–3 months
9%
6–12 months
2%

Related work experience

None
43%
6–12 months
24%
2–4 years
17%
1–3 months
7%
Up to 1 month
6%
1–2 years
3%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.