Paper stationery machine operator

Code 8171.7

Paper stationery machine operators work with machines that perform one or more operations on paper to make it suitable for specific markets, such as punching holes, perforating, creasing, and collating with a carbon coated sheet.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • sizes of paper
  • quality standards
  • types of paper

Skills and competences

  • adjust cut sizes
  • supply machine
  • monitor automated machines
  • cut page edges
  • prevent paper jams
  • set up the controller of a machine
  • lift stacks of paper
  • 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