Pulp and paper machine operators

NOC

94121

- Pulp mill, papermaking and finishing machine operators

operate processing machinery to produce pulp and assist papermaking and coating control operators to produce, coat and finish paper.

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Full NOC Description

Pulp mill and papermaking and finishing machine operators operate and monitor various types of processing machinery and equipment to produce pulp and assist papermaking and coating control operators to produce, coat and finish paper. They are employed by pulp and paper companies.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Operate and monitor paper mill, papermaking and finishing process machinery and equipment such as screening equipment, bleaching equipment, digesters, mixing tanks, and washers to carry out one or more cellulose processing steps and equipment such as dryers, laminators, cutters, coaters, calenders and hoists to carry out one or more papermaking and finishing process steps

Observe equipment and machinery panel indicators, gauges, level indicators and other equipment instruments to detect machinery and equipment malfunctions and ensure process steps are carried out according to specifications

Communicate with pulping, papermaking and coating control operators to make process adjustments and start up or shut down machinery and equipment as required

Collect processing samples and conduct titration tests, pH readings, specific density tests and other routine tests on pulp and solutions

Inspect paper visually for wrinkles, holes, discolouration, streaks or other defects and take corrective action

Complete and maintain production reports.

Also Known As

assistant bleacher operator - pulp and paper
assistant coating operator - pulp and paper
calender operator - pulp and paper
cook - pulp and paper
digester operator - pulp and paper

embossing calender operator - pulp and paper

fourth hand - pulp and paper

graderman/woman - pulp and paper

grinderman/woman - pulp and paper

paper machine operator

paper-coating machine operator

refiner operator - pulp and paper

sheeter operator - pulp and paper

thermomechanical pulp assistant operator

thermomechanical pulp operator

winder operator - pulp and paper

winderman/woman - pulp and paper

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Completion of secondary school is required.

A college diploma in forest products processing or a related subject may be required.

Completion of several weeks of formal company training and/or on-the-job training is required.

Previous experience as a labourer within the same company is usually required.

A certificate in industrial first aid may be required.

A competency certificate in natural gas may be required.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

Employment by Sex

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5.4%

Female

94.6%

Male

Employment by age

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8.0%

15-24

9.3%

25-34

28.0%

35-44

21.3%

45-54

29.3%

55-64

4.0%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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0.0%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

38.7%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

18.7%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

36.0%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

6.7%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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100.0%

Manufacturing

N/A

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons employed in this occupation in New Brunswick by which economic region they reside in.

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12.30%

Northeast

4.10%

Southeast

45.20%

Southwest

19.20%

Central

19.20%

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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N/A

Northeast

N/A

Southeast

$108,000

Southwest

$96,000

Central

$100,000

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

The following represents the median hourly wage of all persons employed in this occupation in each of New Brunswick’s five economic regions.

Salary

The following shows the average salary of everyone who worked full-time and year-round in this occupation across each of the Atlantic Provinces and nationally.

Employment Outlook

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