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Manufacturing & ProductionISCO 8143

Envelope maker

An envelope maker is a person who tends the machine that takes in paper and carries out the successive stages of making an envelope: cutting and folding the paper, gluing it, and then applying a weaker food-safe adhesive to the flap so that the user can seal it.

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adjust envelope cutting settings

lift stacks of paper

troubleshoot

perform test run

work safely with machines

About envelope maker

The maker configures the machine control panel for the envelope being produced, runs test pieces before a batch, and monitors the conveyor that feeds the paper, because a crooked sheet causes defective envelopes.

The maker checks paper quality, since weight, grain direction and moisture content all change how a sheet folds and whether the glue holds, and a batch of paper that has sat in a damp store behaves differently from the same paper delivered dry.

Envelope quality is maintained throughout the run: the squareness of the fold, the strength of the seam, the coverage of the gum and whether the flap seals and stays sealed. Problems are solved at the machine, where a jam, a glue line that has dried or a worn former has to be dealt with without stopping the line for long. Machinery is operated safely, since the machine runs fast and the work is close to moving parts.

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (16)

quality standardsquality standardsThe national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.envelope cutting standardsenvelope cutting standardsThe quality of output cutting standards for the making of envelopes. These requirements cover the shape, cleanness of cuts and minimum or maximum height of knives.adjust envelope cutting settingsadjust envelope cutting settingsMake sure that the right window cutting and patching standard are used. Prepare this by gumming on the blank with a dry patch and on the window material during its conveyance. Adjust on the basis of w...lift stacks of paperlift stacks of paperRaise and replenish heaps of sheets, pages, covers on the machine table to align edges and feed the machine input.troubleshoottroubleshootIdentify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.perform test runperform test runPerform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its tasks, ...work safely with machineswork safely with machinesCheck and safely operate machines and equipment required for your work according to manuals and instructions.trim excess materialtrim excess materialTrim surplus material of fabric such as fiberglass mats, cloth, plastics or rubber.wear appropriate protective gearwear appropriate protective gearWear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.monitor conveyor beltmonitor conveyor beltMonitor the flow of the work pieces on the conveyor belt as they are processed by the machine to ensure optimal productivity.check paper qualitycheck paper qualityMonitor every aspect of the paper quality, such as its thickness, opacity and smoothness according to specifications and for further treatment and finishing processes.monitor automated machinesmonitor automated machinesContinuously check up on the automated machine's set-up and execution or make regular control rounds. If necessary, record and interpret data on the operating conditions of installations and equipment...supply machinesupply machineEnsure the machine is fed the necessary and adequate materials and control the placement or automatic feed and retrieval of work pieces in the machines or machine tools on the production line.ensure envelope qualityensure envelope qualityCheck if the scoring, folding, and gumming quality is correct for envelope and flap dimensions, squareness, and throat size by examining the materials and machine output. Make adjustments to the machi...set up the controller of a machineset up the controller of a machineSet up and give commands to a machine by dispatching the appropriate data and input into the (computer) controller corresponding with the desired processed product.operate envelope machineoperate envelope machineOperate machine that forms plain and window envelopes from paper rolls. Load stack of blanks into machine using a hoist, and thread paper through the machine.
Optional (18) — show
printing techniquesprinting techniquesThe techniques and processes to reproduce text and images using a master form or template such as letterpress printing, gravure, and laser printing.types of papertypes of paperThe different criteria used to determine differences in paper types such as coarseness and thickness, and the different fabrication methods and wood types from which the types of paper stem.record production data for quality controlrecord production data for quality controlKeep records of the machine's faults, interventions and irregularities for quality control.operate board slotting machineoperate board slotting machineUse an instrument suitable for slotting and corner cutting for corrugated paperboard.make folding stylesmake folding stylesRead the folding package or ticket information and decide on a folding style, adjusting the page to the width of the folding depth.dispose of non-hazardous wastedispose of non-hazardous wasteDispose of waste materials which pose no risk to health and safety in a manner which complies with recycling and waste management procedures except for waste incineration.treat envelopestreat envelopesFold envelope blanks according to pattern and crease the fold by hand or with a spatula. Apply gum to the open edges of flaps with a brush or a stick and seal it before the gum dries. Fold down the op...perform machine maintenanceperform machine maintenancePerform regular maintenance, possibly including corrections and alterations, on a machine or machine tool to ensure it remains in a proper productive state.clean equipmentclean equipmentPerform cleaning routines after equipment use.prepare wood production reportsprepare wood production reportsPrepare reports on wood technology production and progressive development of wood based materials.consult technical resourcesconsult technical resourcesRead and interpret technical resources such as digital or paper drawings and adjustment data in order to properly set up a machine or working tool, or to assemble mechanical equipment.report defective manufacturing materialsreport defective manufacturing materialsMaintain required company records and forms in order to report any defective materials or questionable conditions of manufacturing machinery and equipment.check quality of raw materialscheck quality of raw materialsCheck the quality of basic materials used for the production of semi-finished and finished goods by assessing some of its characteristics and, if needed, select samples to be analysed.label stampslabel stampsCut, store, and issue revenue stamp labels.prevent paper jamsprevent paper jamsOverlook the insertion and output of finished products in order to prevent paper jams.keep records of work progresskeep records of work progressMaintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.remove excess glueremove excess glueRemove surplus of glue with a scraper.produce samplesproduce samplesTake a sample from the manufacturing machine, present it to a supervisor, make sure the right adjustments are made and quality or company standards are met.

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Frequently asked questions

What does an envelope maker do?

Envelope makers tend a machine that takes in paper and executes the steps to creat envelopes: cut and fold the paper and glue it, then apply a weaker food-grade glue to the flap of the envelope for the consumer to seal it.

What skills does an envelope maker need?

An envelope maker needs 16 essential skills, including quality standards, envelope cutting standards, adjust envelope cutting settings, lift stacks of paper, troubleshoot.

Will AI replace envelope maker jobs?

The AI disruption score for envelope maker is 62/100 (high risk). Skills most exposed to automation: record production data for quality control, label stamps, operate envelope machine. Most resilient: dispose of non-hazardous waste, make folding styles, remove excess glue.

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Quick Facts

SectorManufacturing & Production
ISCO GroupStationary plant and machine operators
Essential Skills16

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