Paper and Wood Processing Machine Operators

What the job involves

• 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

Key values of workers in Paper and Wood Processing Machine Operators

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Paper and Wood Processing Machine Operators

• Operation and Control

  Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

• Quality Control Analysis

  Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.