paper machine operator

Description

Paper machine operators tend a machine that takes in pulp slurry, spread it out over a screen, and drains out the water. The drained slurry is then pressed and dried to produce paper.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards types of paper types of pulp

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

types of bleach types of wood

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

operate paper drying cylinders operate paper press wear appropriate protective gear work safely with machines monitor paper reel troubleshoot monitor pulp quality concentrate pulp slurry set up the controller of a machine supply machine operate headbox apply paper coating monitor automated machines check paper quality

OPTIONALOptional competences

monitor gauge carry out waste water treatment perform machine maintenance consult technical resources record production data for quality control report defective manufacturing materials dispose of hazardous waste tend bleacher clean equipment carry out work-related measurements keep records of work progress monitor conveyor belt prepare wood production reports adjust cut sizes dispose of non-hazardous waste