pulp technician

Description

Pulp technicians perform technical tasks in the production of pulp. They work in pulp production teams where they maintain machines, resolve technical malfunctions and ensure the production process runs according to specifications.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

technical drawings types of pulp technical terminology

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

quality standards types of paper types of wood paper production processes

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

monitor gauge perform test run inspect machinery perform machine maintenance wear appropriate protective gear consult technical resources record production data for quality control report defective manufacturing materials work safely with machines use technical documentation keep records of work progress test paper production samples set up the controller of a machine write technical reports schedule regular machine maintenance check material resources

OPTIONALOptional competences

coordinate shipments of recycling materials conduct performance tests grade pulp troubleshoot monitor pulp quality prepare wood production reports revise quality control systems documentation supply machine record test data dispose of non-hazardous waste monitor automated machines