Occupation

731231 Paper and Pulp Production Operator

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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2024, Version 1.0

731231 Paper and Pulp Production Operator

Operates machinery in a paper and pulp processing facility to process pulp and manufacture paper and pulp products, such as paper sheets, and paper or cardboard packaging.

Alternative title

  • Paper and Pulp Machine Operator

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Operates and adjusts the settings of paper and pulp production machinery to ensure consistent output as per the specifications
  • Loads raw materials and chemicals into plant equipment to make and bleach pulp
  • Operates machinery such as blenders, agitators and driers to process, sample, wash and blend pulp
  • Transfers pulp to storage tanks and operates machinery to agitate pulp to maintain consistency
  • Loads pulp and additives such as dye into paper making equipment or machines, and operates machinery to make paper and pulp products
  • Monitors and controls the flow of materials throughout the pulp and paper making process
  • Operates drier and calendar rolls, and imparts gloss and coating mixtures to paper or paper products