3. Job Description: Glue Station Operator

Role Overview: Responsible for the preparation, monitoring, and application of starch-based adhesives. This role ensures that the bond between the fluted medium and liners is durable, consistent, and cost-effective.

Quick Specifications

Feature	Details
Department	Production / Kitchen
Experience	2–5 Years
Education	ITI / Diploma / Science Background (Preferred)
Location	Sriperumbudur

Technical Skills Required

Adhesive Science: Strong understanding of how viscosity, solids content, and gelatinization temperature affect board quality.

Chemical Handling: Proficiency in safely handling and mixing industrial chemicals and additives.

Math & Measurement: Ability to calculate ratios and percentages for large-scale batch mixing.

Experience Requirements:

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Adhesive Preparation: Mix starch-based glue according to standardized formulas (Stein Hall or specialized batches) to meet production requirements.

Consistency Monitoring: Regularly check and maintain the viscosity (using a Zahn cup or similar) and temperature of the glue to prevent bonding failures.

Application Oversight: Ensure the glue roll gaps are correctly set to provide a uniform film of adhesive across the board without oversaturation.

Quality Assurance: Coordinate with the "Wet End" and "Dry End" operators to troubleshoot bonding issues like de-lamination or "wash-boarding."

Inventory & Records: Maintain meticulous logs of raw material consumption (starch, borax, caustic soda) and batch preparation timings.

Safety & Housekeeping: Handle chemicals (like caustic soda) with strict adherence to safety protocols and maintain a spill-free, clean "Glue Kitchen."