Glue Machine Operator

Job description / Role

• Set up and operate gluer machines (e.g., Bobst, Jagenberg, Moll) according to job specifications and production schedules.
• Monitor the gluing process to ensure product quality and consistency.
• Perform quality checks on finished products, verifying alignment, adhesion, and structural integrity.
• Troubleshoot and make minor adjustments to machinery during runs to maintain efficiency and prevent defects.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of the gluer machine.
• Record production data such as quantities, downtime, and waste.
• Work closely with other machine operators, quality control, and supervisors to ensure smooth workflow.
• Follow all company safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience operating gluer or folder-gluer machines in a packaging or print environment preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to read job tickets, blueprints, and perform basic math.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to [50 lbs] as required.

About the Company

Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties.

We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more.

Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions:

• Banking & Finance
• Human Resources
• Oil & Gas
• Construction
• Architecture & Engineering