Job Description:

• 1) Tends machine that tapes edges of corrugated paperboard box blanks to form boxes: Mounts roll of gummed tape onto machine and threads tape through feed and moisture applicator rollers and under cutoff knife.

• 2) Turns petcock to start flow of water to applicator tray.

• 3) Positions and secures cutoff knife micro-switch, according to box dimensions, using handtools.

• 4) Starts machine, folds blank along scored lines, and feeds folded blank into machine that tapes edges to form box.

• 5) Observes machine operation to detect malfunction and inspects completed boxes to verify tape application according to specifications.

• 6) Adjusts tape guides, water flow, or cutoff knife to correct faulty tape application.