Pulping, Papermaking & Coating Control Operator

Mill Operations

Job Description

Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators operate and monitor multi-function process control machinery and equipment to control the processing of wood, scrap pulp, recyclable paper, cellulose materials, paper pulp and paperboard. They are employed by pulp and paper companies.

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HIGH LEVEL, ALBERTA
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE, ALBERTA
FORT ST-JAMES, BRITISH COLUMBIA

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Education And Training

Completion of secondary school is required. A certificate in industrial first aid may be required. A college or other program in forest products processing or a related subject may be required for pulping control operators. Several years of experience as a pulp mill, papermaking or finishing machine operator within the same company is usually required. A competency certificate in natural gas may be required. Completion of several weeks of formal company training and several months of on-the-job training is required.

Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology
Université de Sherbrooke
Brighton College

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NOTE

The requirements listed are generally required qualifications for this Career Type. The qualifications may vary based on the employer and/or the geographic location of that job.

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