EDGE BANDING OPERATOR

Job Summary We are looking for a skilled Edge Banding Operator with hands-on experience operating edge banding machines in the modular furniture industry. Key Responsibilities - Operate and manage automatic, semi-automatic, or manual edge banding machines used in furniture manufacturing. - Perform edge banding operations on MDF, plywood, particle board, HDHMR, and pre-laminated panels. - Set up the machine according to panel thickness, edge band thickness, and material specifications. - Select and use suitable edge banding materials such as PVC, ABS, acrylic, and veneer edge bands. - Adjust machine settings for glue temperature, feed speed, trimming, scraping, and buffing as applicable. - Ensure proper bonding and alignment of edge banding materials. - Check edge finishing for gaps, glue lines, rough edges, chipping, scratches, and uneven trimming. - Perform pre-milling, end trimming, top and bottom trimming, corner rounding, scraping, and buffing operations where applicable. - Verify panel dimensions and finishing quality against production drawings and specifications. - Conduct first-piece inspection before starting batch production. - Identify and rectify minor machine setting issues to maintain consistent quality. - Coordinate with panel saw operators, CNC operators, production supervisors, and quality control teams. - Minimize material wastage, glue consumption, and rejection. - Perform daily machine cleaning, lubrication, and basic preventive maintenance. - Monitor glue pots, cutters, trimming tools, scrapers, and buffing units for wear or damage. - Report machine breakdowns and technical issues to the maintenance team. - Maintain production targets while ensuring quality and safety standards. - Follow workplace safety procedures and maintain proper housekeeping around the machine.

Machine Knowledge Required Experience operating any of the following machines is preferred: - Homag Edge Banding Machine - Biesse Edge Banding Machine - KDT Edge Banding Machine - Biesse Jade 320 - SCM Edge Banding Machine - Automatic Edge Banding Machine - Semi-Automatic Edge Banding Machine - Manual Edge Banding Machine Qualification & Experience Education: ITI / Diploma or relevant technical training preferred. Experience: 2–5 years of hands-on experience as an Edge Banding Operator in modular furniture, panel furniture, kitchen, wardrobe, or interior manufacturing. Preferred Candidate: Candidates with experience operating automatic edge banding machines from Homag, Biesse, or KDT will be preferred.