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Papermaking and Coating Control Operators (9234)

Job titles

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Nature of work

Papermaking and coating control operators operate and monitor multi-function process control machinery and equipment to control the processing of paper, paper pulp and paperboard. They are employed by pulp and paper companies.

Fields of interest

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

Main duties

  • Papermaking and coating control operators perform some or all of the following duties:
  • - Operate, co-ordinate and monitor the operation of papermaking and papercoating process equipment from central control room or from machine consoles and control panels in equipment cabins to make paper from pulp stock, mix chemicals and dyes, and coat paper products
  • - Control process operations and machinery using a distributed control system and process computers
  • - Observe panel indicators, gauges, video monitors and other instruments to detect equipment malfunctions and ensure papermaking and coating processes are operating according to process specifications
  • - Analyze instrument readings and production test samples and make adjustments or direct other papermaking and finishing machine operators to make adjustments to papermaking and coating process and equipment as required
  • - Complete and maintain production reports.

Main characteristics of the occupation

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Papermaking and Coating Control Operators (9234)

Employment requirements

  • * Completion of secondary school is 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 papermaking and finishing machine operator within the same company is usually required.
  • * Certificate in industrial first aid may be required.
  • * Competency certificate in natural gas 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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