Pulp mill, papermaking and finishing machine operators — NOC 94121

What people in this occupation do

• Operate and monitor paper mill, papermaking and finishing process machinery and equipment such as screening equipment, bleaching equipment, digesters, mixing tanks, and washers to carry out one or more cellulose processing steps and equipment such as dryers, laminators, cutters, coaters, calenders and hoists to carry out one or more papermaking and finishing process steps
• Observe equipment and machinery panel indicators, gauges, level indicators and other equipment instruments to detect machinery and equipment malfunctions and ensure process steps are carried out according to specifications
• Communicate with pulping, papermaking and coating control operators to make process adjustments and start up or shut down machinery and equipment as required
• Collect processing samples and conduct titration tests, pH readings, specific density tests and other routine tests on pulp and solutions

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