Description
Paper machine operators tend a machine that takes in pulp slurry, spread it out over a screen, and drains out the water. The drained slurry is then pressed and dried to produce paper.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
operate headboxset up the controller of a machinemonitor automated machinestroubleshootapply paper coatingoperate paper drying cylindersmonitor pulp qualitywork safely with machineswear appropriate protective gearcheck paper qualityconcentrate pulp slurrysupply machinemonitor paper reeloperate paper pressconsult technical resourcesprepare wood production reportsadjust cut sizesdispose of hazardous wasterecord production data for quality controlclean equipmentperform machine maintenancereport defective manufacturing materialsmonitor gaugecarry out work-related measurementsmonitor conveyor belttend bleacherkeep records of work progresscarry out waste water treatmentdispose of non-hazardous waste