8143-Paper products machine operators

Job Title ( International classification ): 
Paper products machine operators
ISCO Code: 
8143
Job Description: 
Paper products machine operators operate and monitor machines which produce boxes, envelopes, bags and other goods from paper, paperboard, cardboard and similar materials.
Tasks: 

Main Tasks include -

  • (a) operating and monitoring machines which glue paper to cardboard, cut it to the required length or cut and crease cardboard or paperboard to form box blanks
  • (b) operating and monitoring pressing machines which form drinking cups or other containers from paper, paperboard or cardboard
  • (c) operating and monitoring machines which cut, fold and glue paper to make envelopes and paper bags, or which form bags from other similar material
Inclusions: 

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Machine operator (cardboard products)
- Machine operator (envelope and paper bag production)
- Machine operator (paper box production)
- Paper products machine operator
- Papier mache moulder

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