Description

Pulp mill and papermaking and finishing machine operators operate and monitor various types of processing machinery and equipment to produce pulp and assist papermaking and coating control operators to produce, coat and finish paper. They are employed by pulp and paper companies.

Job Titles

• Assistant bleacher operator – pulp and paper
• Assistant coating operator – pulp and paper
• Calender operator – pulp and paper
• Cook – pulp and paper
• Digester operator – pulp and paper
• Embossing calender operator – pulp and paper
• Fourth hand – pulp and paper
• Graderman/woman – pulp and paper
• Grinderman/woman – pulp and paper
• Paper machine operator
• Paper-coating machine operator
• Refiner operator – pulp and paper
• Sheeter operator – pulp and paper
• Thermomechanical pulp operator
• Winderman/woman – pulp and paper

Main Duties

• Operate and monitor paper mill, papermaking and finishing process machinery and equipment such as screening equipment, bleaching equipment, digesters, mixing tanks and washers to carry out one or more cellulose processing steps and equipment such as dryers, laminators, cutters, coaters, calenders and hoists to carry out one or more papermaking and finishing process steps
• Observe equipment and machinery panel indicators, gauges, level indicators and other equipment instruments to detect machinery and equipment malfunctions and ensure process steps are carried out according to specifications
• Communicate with pulping, papermaking and coating control operator to make process adjustments and start up or shut down machinery and equipment as required
• Collect processing samples and conduct titration tests, pH readings, specific density tests and other routine tests on pulp and solutions
• Inspect paper visually for wrinkles, holes, discolouration, streaks or other defects and take corrective action
• Complete and maintain production reports.

Workplaces

• Pulp and paper companies

Skills

• Operation and Control
• Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
• Quality Control Testing
• Troubleshooting
• Decision Making

Abilities

• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Auditory Attention
• Control of Settings
• Depth Perception
• Finger Dexterity

Personal Attributes

• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Auditory Attention
• Control of Settings
• Depth Perception
• Finger Dexterity

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Source: OaSIS