Description

Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators operate and monitor multi-function process control machinery and equipment to control the processing of wood, scrap pulp, recyclable paper, cellulose materials, paper pulp and paperboard. They are employed by pulp and paper companies.

Job Titles

• Bleach plant operator – pulp and paper
• Panelboard operator – pulp and paper
• Paper machine control operator
• Pulping control operator
• Pulping group operator – pulp and paper
• Pulping technician

Main Duties

• Operate, coordinate and monitor pulping, papermaking and papercoating process equipment from central control room or machine consoles and control panels in equipment cabins to control process operations and machinery in the production of pulp and paper
• Control the processing of wood, scrap pulp, recyclable paper, cellulose materials, pulp paper and paperboard and monitor the chemical and physical process operations using a distributed control system and process computers
• Observe panel indicators, gauges, video monitors and other instruments to detect equipment malfunctions and ensure pulping, papermaking and coating processes are operating according to process specifications
• Analyze instrument readings and production test samples and make adjustments or direct other pulp mill, papermaking and finishing machine operators to make adjustments to pulp production, papermaking and coating process and equipment as required
• Complete and maintain production reports.

Workplaces

• Pulp and paper companies

Skills

• Learning and Teaching Strategies
• Management of Material Resources
• Monitoring
• Numeracy
• Operation and Control

Abilities

• Auditory Attention
• Perceptual Speed
• Rate Control
• Reaction Time Arm-Hand Steadiness

Personal Attributes

• Adaptability
• Collaboration
• Independence
• Stress Tolerance Analytical Thinking

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Source: OaSIS