paper bag machine operator

Description

Paper bag machine operators tend a machine that takes in paper, folds it and glues it to produce paper bags of various sizes, shapes, and grades of strength.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards packaging processes

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

types of paper sizes of paper

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

stack paper bags perform test run wear appropriate protective gear adjust paper bag machine work safely with machines troubleshoot operate paper bag machine trim excess material monitor conveyor belt set up the controller of a machine supply machine monitor automated machines

OPTIONALOptional competences

operate flexographic printing machine operate creasing machinery remove excess glue operate rotary press pack goods perform machine maintenance consult technical resources record production data for quality control tend automatic sewing machines report defective manufacturing materials prevent paper jams clean equipment keep records of work progress stitch paper materials prepare wood production reports adjust cut sizes mix ink check quality of raw materials