Job Description:

• 1) Tends machine that forms plain and window envelopes from paper rolls or precut blanks: Loads stack of blanks into rack of feed mechanism or positions roll of paper on machine rack, using hoist, and threads paper through machine.

• 2) Starts machine and observes progress of blanks and web through cutting, gluing, folding, and drying units.

• 3) Pushes button to stop machine in case of malfunction.

• 4) Fans handful of envelopes to inspect them for quality of folding, sealing, and glue application, and packs them in boxes.

• 5) Counts pack of envelopes periodically to verify accuracy of mechanical counter.

• 6) Pours glue into machine container to replenish supply.

• 7) Wipes or washes glue from machine at end of shift.

• 8) May adjust glue applicator and drying and pressing rolls.

• 9) May be designated according to type of machine tended as Plunger-Machine Operator; Rotary-Envelope-Machine Operator; Side-Seam-Envelope-Machine Operator.

• 10) May tend machine that forms envelopes used in cover of books and be designated Book-Pocket-Machine Operator.