Newsprint Papermaker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized occupation responsible for blending raw materials for newsprint, manufacturing using papermaking machines, drying, and winding, handling the operation/adjustment of papermaking machines and quality control.
Description
Newsprint papermakers handle a series of papermaking processes, including blending pulp raw materials, supplying them to papermaking machines, sheet formation, dehydration/drying, and winding. They adjust papermaking machine speed, chemical concentrations, sheet moisture content, and thickness to stably produce newsprint with paper width and basis weight compliant with JIS standards. Important tasks also include periodic machine maintenance, troubleshooting, quality inspection, and yield improvement.
Future Outlook
Production volume is declining due to decreasing demand for newspapers. Companies are increasingly applying papermaking technology to special papers and packaging papers for other uses, with multi-skilling and automation technologies being key.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Operator Apprentice → Papermaker → Line Supervisor → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Machine Maintenance (Basic) / Papermaking Machine Operation / Quality Control (Paper Standards) / Raw Material Blending Management / Safety and Health Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of PLC Control / Machine Maintenance Technology / Statistical Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required for fine adjustments such as paper width, moisture, and thickness. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there is little need for idea generation in manufacturing operations. |
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