froth flotation deinking operator

Description

Froth flotation deinking operators tend a tank that takes in recycled paper and mixes it with water. The solution is brought to a temperature around 50°C Celsius, after which air bubbles are blown into the tank. The air bubbles lift ink particles to the surface of the suspension and form a froth that is then removed.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards froth flotation processes types of paper deinking processes types of pulp

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

types of bleach waste management

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

wear appropriate protective gear work safely with chemicals work safely with machines concentrate pulp slurry tend deinking tank separate ink set up the controller of a machine supply machine monitor chemical process condition monitor automated machines use deinking chemicals

OPTIONALOptional competences

coordinate shipments of recycling materials monitor gauge carry out waste water treatment perform machine maintenance record production data for quality control report defective manufacturing materials inspect quality of products dispose of hazardous waste tend bleacher clean equipment maintain recycling records monitor pulp quality keep records of work progress prepare wood production reports test paper production samples wash fibres dispose of non-hazardous waste check quality of raw materials