7171-Pulp and Papermaking Plant Operators

Job Title: 

Pulp and Papermaking Plant Operators

Job Description: 

Pulp and papermaking plant operators operate and monitor multi-function process control machinery and processing equipment to control the processing of wood, scrap pulp and other cellulose materials in the production of pulp.

Tasks: 

Analyzing instrument readings and production test samples and making adjustments to pulp production process and equipment as required

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

815 - Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering

Specific Occupations: 

717101 - Wood and Paper Manufacturing Machine Minder
Description : Prepares, sets up and runs and monitors wood and paper manufacturing machinery and equipment.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

717102 - Paper and Pulp Mill Operator
Description : Operates plant to produce paper pulp from woodchips and to make paper sheets.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Bleach Plant Operator, Cardboard / Paperboard Machine Operator, Carton Making Machine Operator, Dryerman (Paper Mill), Fourdrinier Machine Operator, Inverform Machine Operator, Paper (Bag / Box / Envelope) Maker, Paper Folding Machine Operator, Paper Making Machine Operator, Paper Mill Machinist, Paper Rewinder Operator, Paperboard Machine Operator, Station Marshaller, Supercalender Operator (Papermaking), Water Marking Operator

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Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa