Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders
Operate or tend bonding machines that use adhesives to join items for further processing or to form a completed product. Processes include joining veneer sheets into plywood; gluing paper; or joining rubber and rubberized fabric parts, plastic, simulated leather, or other materials.
- O*NET-SOC code
51-9191.00 - Preparation Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Wages
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $31,460 | $37,220 | $46,460 | $53,610 | $60,810 |
By state (37)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 130 | $37,790 | 0.84 |
| Arizona | 90 | $41,600 | 0.37 |
| Arkansas | 310 | $49,770 | 3.24 |
| California | 580 | $40,440 | 0.43 |
| Colorado | 130 | $49,920 | 0.62 |
| Connecticut | 50 | $49,280 | 0.36 |
| Florida | 120 | $34,650 | 0.16 |
| Georgia | 350 | $46,350 | 0.96 |
| Idaho | 140 | $57,670 | 2.23 |
| Indiana | 690 | $40,380 | 2.91 |
| Iowa | 170 | $49,220 | 1.47 |
| Kansas | 110 | $47,490 | 0.99 |
| Kentucky | 110 | $52,140 | 0.74 |
| Maine | 50 | $43,960 | 0.96 |
| Maryland | 40 | $33,540 | 0.21 |
| Massachusetts | 130 | $39,250 | 0.48 |
| Michigan | 210 | $45,470 | 0.65 |
| Minnesota | 120 | $56,540 | 0.55 |
| Mississippi | 430 | $31,250 | 4.94 |
| Missouri | 190 | $38,340 | 0.85 |
| Nebraska | 50 | $43,230 | 0.67 |
| Nevada | 60 | $45,320 | 0.53 |
| New Jersey | $59,170 | ||
| New York | 400 | $42,130 | 0.56 |
| North Carolina | 1,590 | $34,830 | 4.35 |
| Ohio | 940 | $49,390 | 2.29 |
| Oklahoma | 390 | $59,980 | 3.10 |
| Oregon | 900 | $50,050 | 6.20 |
| Pennsylvania | 500 | $53,320 | 1.12 |
| South Carolina | 130 | $47,000 | 0.77 |
| South Dakota | 60 | Not available | 1.63 |
| Tennessee | 260 | $42,830 | 1.09 |
| Texas | 790 | $48,450 | 0.76 |
| Utah | 100 | $65,500 | 0.77 |
| Virginia | 320 | $47,250 | 1.04 |
| Washington | 320 | $56,580 | 1.21 |
| Wisconsin | 350 | $50,290 | 1.60 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators | Critical Thinking | 0.87 | 0.958 |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | Reading Comprehension | 0.88 | 0.955 |
| Biomass Plant Technicians | Learning Strategies | 0.88 | 0.954 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders, excluding software Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Operational databases | 5 of 20 | 19.2x |
| Email software | 6 of 20 | 1.0x |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | 3 of 20 | 0.8x |
| Microsoft Outlook | 13 of 20 | 0.9x |
| Microsoft Windows | 3 of 20 | 0.6x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 3.88 | 3.75 |
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 3.75 | 4.00 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 3.50 |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 3.12 | 2.75 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 3.12 | 2.62 |
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 3.00 | 2.50 |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 3.12 |
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.38 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.50 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 2.75 | 2.25 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.50 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 2.62 | 2.38 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 2.50 | 2.38 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 2.25 | 2.38 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 2.25 | 2.12 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 2.25 | 2.00 |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.75 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.62 |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 1.25 |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 0.75 |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 0.75 |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 1.62 | 0.62 |
| Science | Essential skill | 1.50 | 0.50 |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 1.25 | not rated |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.12 | not rated |
Knowledge (33) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Production and Processing | 4.04 | 4.13 |
| Mechanical | 3.68 | 4.05 |
| English Language | 3.40 | 3.36 |
| Mathematics | 2.97 | 2.80 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.95 | 2.49 |
| Education and Training | 2.92 | 3.51 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.86 | 2.50 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.76 | 3.07 |
| Administration and Management | 2.74 | 2.42 |
| Chemistry | 2.46 | 3.17 |
| Psychology | 2.41 | 2.15 |
| Engineering and Technology | 2.31 | 2.32 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 2.27 | 2.15 |
| Sales and Marketing | 2.20 | 1.83 |
| Administrative | 2.10 | 1.46 |
| Physics | 1.95 | 1.48 |
| Transportation | 1.80 | 1.55 |
| Design | 1.80 | 1.27 |
| Economics and Accounting | 1.78 | 1.28 |
| Telecommunications | 1.78 | 0.99 |
| Law and Government | 1.65 | not rated |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1.63 | 1.02 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1.49 | not rated |
| Communications and Media | 1.47 | not rated |
| Building and Construction | 1.46 | 1.07 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 1.45 | not rated |
| Geography | 1.31 | not rated |
| Philosophy and Theology | 1.30 | not rated |
| Foreign Language | 1.22 | not rated |
| Biology | 1.21 | not rated |
| Food Production | 1.20 | not rated |
| Fine Arts | 1.09 | not rated |
| History and Archeology | 1.03 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Static Strength | 3.62 | 3.50 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 3.62 | 3.00 |
| Manual Dexterity | 3.62 | 3.00 |
| Control Precision | 3.50 | 3.38 |
| Near Vision | 3.50 | 3.25 |
| Trunk Strength | 3.50 | 3.12 |
| Finger Dexterity | 3.38 | 3.12 |
| Rate Control | 3.38 | 3.12 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 3.38 | 3.00 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 3.25 | 3.62 |
| Extent Flexibility | 3.25 | 3.38 |
| Reaction Time | 3.25 | 3.38 |
| Oral Comprehension | 3.25 | 3.12 |
| Perceptual Speed | 3.25 | 3.12 |
| Selective Attention | 3.12 | 3.25 |
| Visualization | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Category Flexibility | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Information Ordering | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Oral Expression | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Written Comprehension | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 3.12 | 2.75 |
| Stamina | 3.12 | 2.62 |
| Auditory Attention | 3.00 | 3.12 |
| Depth Perception | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Dynamic Strength | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Speech Recognition | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Speech Clarity | 3.00 | 2.62 |
| Far Vision | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Response Orientation | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Gross Body Coordination | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 2.75 | 2.38 |
| Time Sharing | 2.75 | 2.25 |
| Written Expression | 2.75 | 2.25 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 2.50 | 2.00 |
| Number Facility | 2.38 | 2.12 |
| Speed of Closure | 2.25 | 2.00 |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 2.25 | 1.75 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Memorization | 2.12 | 1.75 |
| Originality | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Peripheral Vision | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 1.88 | 1.75 |
| Spatial Orientation | 1.88 | 1.25 |
| Explosive Strength | 1.88 | 1.12 |
| Sound Localization | 1.88 | 1.12 |
| Glare Sensitivity | 1.75 | 1.25 |
| Night Vision | 1.75 | 1.12 |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.50 | 0.75 |
Software used
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- Microsoft Office software hot
- Microsoft PowerPoint hot
- Microsoft Word hot
- SAP software hot
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | 390 | 34.20 | $33,870 |
| Medford, OR | 170 | 26.28 | $54,850 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | 300 | 25.72 | $49,180 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | 130 | 13.81 | $38,340 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | 220 | 8.20 | $34,790 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 110 | 5.62 | $36,070 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 220 | 2.18 | $34,550 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 180 | 2.16 | $45,100 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | 100 | 1.93 | $43,820 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 250 | 1.64 | $100,830 |