- Description
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Operates machines to manufacture paper packaging and other products from paper and fibreboard stock.
- Skill Level
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4
- Specialisations
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- Carton Making Machinist
- Embosser
- Paper Bag Making Machinist
- Skills Assessment Authority
- Caveats
- No caveats apply to this occupation.
Group: 7113 Paper and Wood Processing Machine Operators
- Description
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operate machines to manufacture paper packaging and other paper products, fibreboard stock, logs, plywood, particle board, solid laminate and similar timber products.
- Tasks
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- setting up printing plates, ink circulation systems, knives, creases, cutting dies, and folding and gluing machines
- loading machines with paper and fibreboard
- operating machines to form cardboard containers, paper plates, egg cartons, tissue paper and other paper products
- adjusting and cleaning machines and performing minor repairs
- securing timber into place and setting saws to produce specified sizes of plank and board to be cut
- starting machines and feeding stock onto cutting saw, and operating automatic feed mechanisms
- raising and lowering saws to trim boards and remove defects such as rot and splits
- controlling lathes and slicing machines to produce veneers, and laminating veneer using glue
- verifying dimensions of cut stock and accuracy of cuts
- checking saws and other machines for safety, sharpness and correct functioning
- Skill Level
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Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
- Occupations in this Group
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- 711311 Paper Products Machine Operator
- 711313 Sawmilling Operator
- 711314 Other Wood Processing Machine Operator
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