Absorbent pad machine operator

Code 8143.1

Absorbent pad machine operators tend a machine that takes in cellulose fibres and compresses them to a highly absorbent pad material for use in hygienic products such as diapers and tampons.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • adhesives
  • quality standards
  • types of polymers

Skills and competences

  • supply machine
  • monitor automated machines
  • monitor conveyor belt
  • manufacture nonwoven staple products
  • set up the controller of a 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