Paper cutter operator
Code 8143.6
Paper cutter operators tend a machine that cuts paper to the desired size and shape. Paper cutters may also cut and perforate other materials that come in sheets, such as metal foil.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- sizes of paper
- quality standards
- types of paper
Skills and competences
- adjust cut sizes
- adjust paper cutter
- supply machine
- monitor automated machines
- cut page edges
- prevent paper jams
- set up the controller of a machine
- lift stacks of paper
- keep sheet records
- operate paper cutter
- troubleshoot
- perform test run
- work safely with machines
- wear appropriate protective gear
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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences