Pulp and Paper Operator

What people in this role do:

• Regulate the flow of white water and pulp stock into machine headboxes and on to wire-mesh belts for forming
• Make adjustments when necessary after checking samples of products and laboratory reports
• Operate auxiliary equipment such as agitators, pumps and filters as required
• Maintain records and production reports
• Use hoists, and fastens collars and guides to secure trolls of paper on machine reel stands
• Threads paper around tensioner rollers, through machines and on to take-up rollers
• Check and adjusts steam pressure and temperature of dryers and hot air rollers
• Apply colour to the paper by using tubs, or spray paper with dyes, steam or water to finish
• Using machines cut paper from rolls into sheets, stack them and remove and stack defective sheets

Your chances of success will be better if you have:

• Practical skills and enjoy manual work
• An aptitude for problem solving
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Mechanical aptitude
• Team skills
• Safety awareness

The Future

• Employment for a minimum of one year
• Employment with paper mills and the manufacturers of containers, boxes, disposable paper products, paper bags, newsprint, printing and writing paper.

Specialisation

• Paper Machine Operator
• Pulp Mill Operator
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