Sizing Worker (Paper Industry)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized professional who adds and adjusts chemicals (sizing agents) to improve paper's water absorption and surface properties in the papermaking process, and manages quality.
Description
Sizing workers handle the process of adding sizing agents (such as starch-based or resin-based) on the papermaking line to improve paper's water absorption and ink adhesion. They measure and adjust chemical solution concentration, temperature, and pH while operating continuous production equipment. They regularly take samples for quality inspections and review formulations or equipment conditions if standards are not met. Shift work is common, and they also handle chemical management, machine maintenance inspections, and safety hygiene management.
Future Outlook
In the paper industry, with increasing quality demands and stricter environmental regulations, demand is expected to grow for personnel skilled in precise process control and low-environmental-impact technologies.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Good Team Player / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
On-site Worker → Team Leader → Manufacturing Line Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Chemical Handling / Papermaking Machine Operation and Monitoring / Quality Inspection (Sampling and Testing) / Safety and Hygiene Management / pH and Viscosity Measurement
Recommended Skills
Chemical Analysis / Data Entry / Machine Maintenance and Inspection / Process Control Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute changes in chemical concentration or pH affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves a lot of standing work and handling heavy objects, requiring sustained physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work mainly follows standardized procedures, so creativity is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Training
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B)
Aliases
- Sizing Operator
- Sizing Worker
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