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94122.00 – Paper converting machine operators

Paper converting machine operators operate various machines which fabricate and assemble paper products such as paper bags, containers, boxes, envelopes and similar articles.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Box maker operator
  • Carton forming machine operator
  • Core maker - paper converting
  • Envelope maker operator
  • Paper bag machine operator
  • Paper box machine operator

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Operate machines which cut, fold, glue or clip paper and cardboard to make boxes, corrugated cartons and other articles
  • Operate machines which glue paper to cardboard and cut it into required lengths
  • Operate machines which press paper to form drinking cups and other containers
  • Operate machines which cut, glue and fold paper to make envelopes or paper bags
  • Operate other paper converting machines to form products such as paper tubes, cards, paper towels or diapers
  • Clean and lubricate machine and perform other routine machine maintenance
  • Set up machines.

Additional information

  • There is some mobility between jobs in this occupational group.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Plateless printing equipment operators (94150)
  • Printing press operators (73401)
  • Pulp mill, papermaking and finishing machine operators (94121)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities

TEER

4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training

Major group

94 – Machine operators, assemblers and inspectors in processing, manufacturing and printing

Sub-major group

941 – Processing and manufacturing machine operators and related production workers

Minor group

9412 – Machine operators and related workers in pulp and paper production and wood processing and manufacturing

Unit group

94122 – Paper converting machine operators

Occupational profile

94122.00 – Paper converting machine operators

O*NET in-it

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