Reginald Armstrong
VIRGINIA BEACH,Virginia
Summary
Hardworking Gluer Operator with 10+ years of carton folding experience. Refills and aligns equipment, monitors operation, and inspects final products for quality. Skilled in operating straight line as well as Alpina auto bottom folding gluers. Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical and detail-oriented.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Folding Gluer Operator
Dominion Packaging
Richmond, VA
07.2024 - 10.2025
- Operated and maintained gluing machinery to ensure efficient production flows.
- Conducted quality inspections to verify adherence to packaging specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues promptly.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and machinery operations effectively.
Gluer Operator
Graphic Packaging Inc
Lumberton, North Carolina
07.2012 - 05.2024
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding any issues or concerns about production quality or efficiency.
- Packed finished products in appropriate packaging for shipment or storage.
- Troubleshot issues with machinery and made necessary repairs or adjustments.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks on glue machines, such as cleaning and lubricating.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient production processes.
- Operated glue machine equipment to produce variety of adhesive products.
- Maintained clean and safe work environment by following company safety guidelines.
- Recorded production data, including output, materials used, and defects found.
- Assisted with training new employees on proper use of glue machines.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Set up and adjusted machine settings according to production requirements.
- Loaded materials onto conveyor belts or other feeding mechanisms for processing in glue machine.
- Read work orders to determine job specifications and required materials.
- Adjusted machine speed during operation to maintain optimal performance.
- Performed quality checks on adhesives produced, ensuring consistency in color and texture.
- Reported or resolved equipment malfunctions, identifying issues through careful monitoring.
- Addressed and resolved minor equipment malfunctions, clearing jams and realigning equipment to resume operation.
- Adjusted machine to project-specific settings, validating specifications for material dimensions and adhesive needs.
- Aligned products and machinery to apply adhesive and promote proper bonding.
- Recorded daily data, including machine settings, items produced and production timelines.
- Executed test production runs, inspecting samples and adjusting machine controls to meet standards and specifications.
- Reviewed work orders to identify machine and equipment settings, supply needs and product specifications.
- Supervised machine and replenished glue, cement, or adhesives.
- Used precision measuring tools to verify dimensions of completed products.
- Operated machines while adjusting controls to feed or transfer materials and adhesives.
- Maintained equipment using cleaning solutions and lubricants.
Machinist Apprentice
Steel America
Norfolk, Va
05.2002 - 06.2010
- Shadowed experienced professionals to gain hands-on knowledge of specific tasks.
- Reviewed blueprints, schematics, or drawings to understand project requirements better.
- Followed instructions from supervisors to complete assigned tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Drove various vehicles to haul crews and equipment.
Education
Diploma: General -
John Adams High School
Queens06-1994
Machininist Apprentice - undefined
Steel America
Norfolk, Va06-2010
Skills
- Equipment Setup
- Adhesive Application
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem Solving
- Inventory Management
- Machine Operation Expertise
- Equipment Maintenance
- Forklift Operation
Certification
- Certified Folding Gluer Operator, Graphc Packaging(2023)
Languages
English
Personal Information
Title: Gluer Operator
Timeline
Folding Gluer Operator
Dominion Packaging
07.2024 - 10.2025
Gluer Operator
Graphic Packaging Inc
07.2012 - 05.2024
Machinist Apprentice
Steel America
05.2002 - 06.2010
Machininist Apprentice - undefined
Steel America
Diploma: General -
John Adams High School