Keyword

Paper-making Machine Operator

The tasks a Machine Operator, Paper is expected to perform include:

Setting up and operating paper-making machine to convert wet pulp into paper or paper board

Starting flow of paper pulp from storage tank through rotary screens to machine

Adding water as necessary to thin pulp

Proficient in removing dirt and other foreign matter from rotary screens and regulating flow of pulp to moving wire mesh belt on which paper is formed

Adept at co-ordinating speed of belt and flow of pulp to obtain paper of desired weight

Well-versed in setting machine controls for width, thickness and moisture content of paper

Knowledge of threading formed paper between press rolls to squeeze out moisture and giving it shape

Proficient in supervising machine crew in drying, sizing , calendaring, winding and cutting paper

Adept at adjusting, cleaning, repairing and replacing machine parts

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Knowledge of weighing samples of paper and installing Dandy Rollers to impress water mark in paper

Good practical skills

Good communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Team-working skills

Good concentration levels

It needs one to be on their toes

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of this job

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities

Work from home option is not available

Working hours
Working hours are 10/12 hours everyday for 5/6 days a week. This may vary from factory to factory

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL) and those who have their Hearing Impaired (HH)

The job is considered mildly hazardous or dangerous

Health hazards may include exposure to engine exhaust, terpene and other wood extracts, bleaching chemicals, dust, paper additives, heat, noise, etc.

Occupational hazards may include slips, falls, hearing problems, dust allergy, etc.

For freshers - INR 10,000 to INR 12,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Overview of Paper Industry in India

Indian Paper Industry accounts for about 1.6% of the world's production of paper and paperboard. The estimated turnover of the industry is 25,000 crore (USD 5.95 billion) and its contribution to the exchequer is around 2,918 crore. The industry was delicensed effective from July 1997 by the Government of India & foreign participation is permissible. Most of the paper mills are in existence for a long time and hence present technologies fall in a wide spectrum ranging from oldest to the most modern. Paper in India is made from 40% of hardwood and bamboo fibre, 30% from agro waste and 30 % from recycled fibre. Newsprint and publication paper consumption account for 2 million tonnes, of which 1.2 million tonnes of newsprint paper is manufactured in India and the remaining 0.8 million tonnes is imported.

The Indian Paper Industry has the top 15 global players with an output of more than 6 million tonnes annually with an estimated turnover of 150,000 million. Indian Paper Industry is riding on a strong demand and on an expanding mood to meet the projected demand of 8 million tonnes by 2010 & 13 million tonnes by 2020.

Demand of Paper has been around 8% and during the years 2002-07 while newsprint registered a growth of 13% and Writing & Printing, Container board, Carton board and others registered growth of 5%, 11%, 9% and 1% respectively. So far, the growth in paper industry has mirrored the growth in GDP and has grown on an average 6-7 % over the last few years. India is the fastest growing market for paper globally and it presents an exciting scenario and paper consumption is poised for a big leap forward in sync with the economic growth and is estimated to touch 13.95 million tons by 2015-16.

The industry provides employment to more than 0.12 million people directly and 0.34 million people indirectly. Some of the paper products are sheet paper, paper boxes, tissues, paper bags, stationery, envelopes, and printed-paper products such as books, periodicals, and newspapers. Specialty papers like sandpaper, blueprint paper, carbon paper are not a part of paper products industry. Stationery includes greeting cards, printing and writing papers, school and office papers, etc. The toiletry products include paper towels, tissue paper, and bath tissue.

Paper manufacturing companies across India

Towns and cities across India