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This group performs some or all of the following duties:

• Operate and monitor various papermaking and finishing process machinery and equipment to dry, calender, laminate, coat, slit, trim, wind or carry out other papermaking and finishing process steps
• Mount, position and thread paper rolls using a hoist
• Control process machinery using a distributed control system and process computers
• 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 and assist papermaking and coating control operators to make process adjustments and to start up or shut down process machines as required
• Inspect paper visually for wrinkles, holes, discolouration, streaks or other defects and take corrective action
• Complete and maintain production reports.

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Completion of several weeks of formal company training and several months of 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.

• Progression to papermaking and coating control operator occupations is possible with experience.
• There is limited mobility among jobs within this occupational group.

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