Paper bag machine operator

Code 8143.4

Paper bag machine operators tend a machine that takes in paper, folds it and glues it to produce paper bags of various sizes, shapes, and grades of strength.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • quality standards
  • packaging processes

Skills and competences

  • adjust paper bag machine
  • supply machine
  • stack paper bags
  • monitor automated machines
  • monitor conveyor belt
  • set up the controller of a machine
  • operate paper bag machine
  • 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