Pulp technician

Code 8171.8

Pulp technicians perform technical tasks in the production of pulp. They work in pulp production teams where they maintain machines, resolve technical malfunctions and ensure the production process runs according to specifications.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • technical drawings
  • technical terminology
  • types of pulp

Skills and competences

  • test paper production samples
  • check material resources
  • consult technical resources
  • monitor gauge
  • use technical documentation
  • inspect machinery
  • set up the controller of a machine
  • schedule regular machine maintenance
  • perform machine maintenance
  • write technical reports
  • record production data for quality control
  • perform test run
  • work safely with machines
  • wear appropriate protective gear

Transversal competences

  • keep records of work progress
  • report defective manufacturing materials

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Sources

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