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93102 – Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators
Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators operate and monitor multi-function process control machinery and equipment to control the processing of wood, scrap pulp, recyclable paper, cellulose materials, paper pulp and paperboard. They are employed by pulp and paper companies.
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Example titles
- Bleach plant operator - pulp and paper
- Panelboard operator - pulp and paper
- Paper machine control operator
- Pulping control operator
- Pulping group operator - pulp and paper
- Pulping technician
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Operate, coordinate and monitor pulping, papermaking and papercoating process equipment from central control room or machine consoles and control panels in equipment cabins to control process operations and machinery in the production of pulp and paper
- Control the processing of wood, scrap pulp, recyclable paper, cellulose materials, pulp paper and paperboard and monitor the chemical and physical process operations using a distributed control system and process computers
- Observe panel indicators, gauges, video monitors and other instruments to detect equipment malfunctions and ensure pulping, papermaking and coating processes are operating according to process specifications
- Analyze instrument readings and production test samples and make adjustments or direct other pulp mill, papermaking and finishing machine operators to make adjustments to pulp production, papermaking and coating process and equipment as required
- Complete and maintain production reports.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- A college or other program in forest products processing or a related subject may be required for pulping control operators.
- Completion of several weeks of formal company training and several months of on-the-job training is required.
- Several years of experience as a pulp mill, papermaking or finishing machine operator 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.
Additional information
- Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
- There is limited mobility among jobs within this unit group.
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Breakdown summary
- Broad occupational category
- 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities
- TEER
- 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
- Major group
- 93 – Central control and process operators and aircraft assembly assemblers and inspectors
- Sub-major group
- 931 – Central control and process operators in processing and manufacturing
- Minor group
- 9310 – Central control and process operators in processing and manufacturing
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- NOC 2021 Version 1.0