A professional who tends laminating machine that bonds decorative material, such as plastic or paper, to face of hardboard panels. Respnsibilities include:

• Conveys rolls of materials specified in work order from storage area to laminating machine, using forklift truck.
• Positions roll on machine carriage, using chain hoist.
• Pulls end of material from roll onto takeup rollers of machine and turns handwheel that moves carriage to align material with panels.
• Turns dials and moves levers to set machine roller speed, roller pressure, and heating unit temperature, following processing specifications.
• Turns valve to replenish glue supply.
• Depresses buttons to start machine.
• Inspects and measures first panels discharged from machine to verify correct alignment of bonded material on panel, using tape measure.
• Adjusts controls to correct machine operations such as speed of machine units.
• Severs material between laminated panels, using cutter, to free panels discharging onto off bearing conveyor.
• Refills glue reservoir as required.
• Performs routine maintenance.