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Pulping Control Operators (9233)

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Nature of work

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

Fields of interest

  • Developing and working with natural resources
  • Working with your hands

Main duties

  • Pulping control operators perform some or all of the following duties:
  • - Co-ordinate and monitor the operation of screening equipment, washing equipment, digesters, mixing tanks and other pulp processing equipment from automated panel boards in central control room to control the processing of wood, scrap pulp, recyclable paper and other cellulose materials
  • - Observe panel indicators, gauges, video monitors and other instruments from central control room to detect equipment malfunctions and ensure pulp processes are operating within prescribed production limits
  • - Analyze instrument readings and production test samples and make adjustments, or direct pulp machine operators to make adjustments to pulp production process and equipment as required
  • - Complete and maintain production reports.

Main characteristics of the occupation

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Pulping Control Operators (9233)

Employment requirements

  • * Completion of secondary school is required.
  • * A college or other program in forest products processing or a related subject may be required.
  • * Completion of several weeks of formal company training and several months of on-the-job training is required.
  • * Several years of experience as a pulp mill machine operator within the same company is usually required.
  • * A certificate in industrial first aid may be required.

Skill type

  • Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities

Skill level

  • Technical

More information

  • * There is limited mobility among jobs within this occupational group.
  • * Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

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