Paper Machine Setter
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that operates paper machines to continuously produce paper from raw pulp materials. Performs machine adjustments, quality control, and safety management.
Description
Paper machine setters, in paper mills, operate and monitor paper machines (paper machinery), managing the entire process from feeding raw pulp to forming it into sheet paper, drying, and winding. They appropriately adjust manufacturing conditions such as machine speed, humidity, and pressure, and inspect paper thickness and strength using visual checks or measuring instruments. In the event of machine trouble, they investigate the cause, perform initial responses, and collaborate with the maintenance department to carry out repairs. Shift work and night shifts are common, and compliance with factory safety standards and quality specifications is required.
Future Outlook
In the paper industry, improvements in production efficiency, labor reduction, and automation are progressing, and demand is expected to increase for personnel equipped with machine maintenance and digitalization skills.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Cooperative / Physically fit / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Operator Apprentice → Paper Machine Operator → Senior Operator → Production Line Leader → Plant Manager
Required Skills
Machine Inspection and Adjustment / Paper Machine Operation / Process Management / Safety Management and Raw Material Management
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Electrical Control Systems / IoT Sensor Monitoring / Machine Maintenance and Repair / PLC Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because slight deviations in manufacturing conditions affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves standing work and handling heavy raw materials, requiring physical stamina. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to quickly identify the cause and respond during machine troubles. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine work is the main focus and there is little need for generating new ideas. |
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- Forklift Operation Skills Training
Aliases
- Papermaking Machine Operator
Related Jobs
- Paper Product Processing Worker
- Pulp Manufacturing Worker