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Paper and Wood Processing Machine Operators

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Paper and Wood Processing Machine Operators

Paper and Wood Processing Machine Operators operate machines to manufacture paper packaging and other paper products, fibreboard stock, logs, plywood, particle board, solid laminate and similar timber products.

Fun facts

  • NA Weekly Pay Before Tax
  • 89% full-time Full-Time Share
  • 6% female Gender Share

Tasks

There are many tasks done by paper and wood processing machine operators. A few are listed below:

  • setting up printing plates, ink circulation systems, knives, creases, cutting dies, and folding and gluing machines
  • loading machines with paper and fibreboard
  • operating machines to form cardboard containers, paper plates, egg cartons, tissue paper and other paper products
  • adjusting and cleaning machines and performing minor repairs
  • securing timber into place and setting saws to produce specified sizes of plank and board to be cut
  • starting machines and feeding stock onto cutting saw, and operating automatic feed mechanisms
  • raising and lowering saws to trim boards and remove defects such as rot and splits
  • controlling lathes and slicing machines to produce veneers, and laminating veneer using glue
  • verifying dimensions of cut stock and accuracy of cuts
  • checking saws and other machines for safety, sharpness and correct functioning

Specific occupations

  • Paper Products Machine Operator
  • Sawmilling Operator
  • Other Wood Processing Machine Operator
  • Sawmiller
  • Debarker Operator
  • Docking Saw Operator
  • Log Preparer
  • Plywood and Veneer Repairer
  • Sawmill Moulder Operator
  • Veneer Production Machine Operator
  • Carton Making Machinist
  • Embosser
  • Paper Bag Making Machinist
  • Band Saw Operator
  • Beam Saw Operator
  • Cant Gang Sawyer
  • Resawyer
  • Ripsaw Operator