Art Paper Manufacturing Worker

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Industry & Occupation

Engineering & Manufacturing

Classification

Summary

Art paper manufacturing workers are specialized operators who produce high-grade paper (coated paper) for art and printing uses, responsible for operating production equipment, quality control, and process management.

Description

Art paper manufacturing workers operate papermaking machines such as coaters, dryers, and winders, producing paper with excellent gloss and smoothness through coating processes using pigments and binders. They handle pulp raw material adjustment, moisture management, machine setup, quality inspection during production, and product winding to packaging consistently, while maintaining production efficiency and safety, and shipping products that meet specifications. When troubles occur, they are required to analyze causes and perform quick adjustments or maintenance.

Future Outlook

In the papermaking industry, automation and labor reduction are progressing, but demand for high-quality paper remains stable. Demand for skilled workers with advanced machine operation techniques and quality management skills is expected to continue.

Personality Traits

Can pay attention to details / Has patience / Is cooperative

Work Style

Factory Work / Manufacturing Line Management / Night Shift / Rotating Shifts / Team Work

Career Path

Factory Worker (Paper Manufacturing Line) → Senior Operator → Line Leader → Manufacturing Technician → Manufacturing Manager

Required Skills

Coating Technology / Papermaking Machine Operation / Quality Inspection / Safety Management / Winding and Slitting Operation

Recommended Skills

Business Improvement / Machine Maintenance (Basic) / Measurement Data Recording Management / PLC Control / Papermaking Chemistry

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because minute coating irregularities or thickness differences directly affect quality.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Because there is extensive long-hour standing work and machine monitoring, physical stamina is required.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation The role largely involves following work procedures to stabilize processes, so creative thinking is not particularly required.

Related Qualifications

  • Forklift Operation Skills Training Completion
  • Slinging Skills Training Completion

Aliases

  • Art Paper Manufacturing Worker

Related Jobs

  • Paper Processing Machine Operator
  • Paper Products Inspector
  • Pulp Manufacturing Worker

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