Job description Machine Operator, Paper Converting in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region

Find out what work is like for a machine operator, paper converting in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Paper converting machine operators (NOC 94122).

Paper converting machine operators

Description

Paper converting machine operators operate various machines which fabricate and assemble paper products such as paper bags, containers, boxes, envelopes and similar articles. They are employed by paper products manufacturing companies.

Work week duration

Paper converting machine operators usually work between 35 to 40 hours per week.
Between 35 to 40 hours

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Paper converting machine operators have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

  • Operate machines which cut, fold, glue or clip paper and cardboard to make boxes, corrugated cartons and other articles
  • Operate machines which glue paper to cardboard and cut it into required lengths
  • Operate machines which press paper to form drinking cups and other containers
  • Operate machines which cut, glue and fold paper to make envelopes or paper bags
  • Operate other paper converting machines to form products such as paper tubes, cards, paper towels or diapers
  • Clean and lubricate machine and perform other routine machine maintenance
  • Set up machines.

Physical demands Help - Physical Demands

  • Standing
  • Handling material manually
  • Bending or twisting the body
  • Making repetitive motions
  • Walking and running

Physical demands

Physical demands are the physical activities that the job requires the worker to do. Physical demands are selected according to the likeliness that workers will have to perform them for at least half of the time they spend at work.

Workplaces and employers

Here are the typical workplaces where Paper converting machine operators are employed and some of their main characteristics:

  • Paper products manufacturing companies

Work environment Help - Physical Work Environment

  • Indoors, environmentally controlled
  • Sound and noise
  • Standard safety equipment
  • Dangerous chemical substances
  • Hazardous equipment, machinery, tools

Physical proximity from others Help - Physical proximity from others

  • Somewhat close (e.g. share office)

Work environment

The work environment refers to the physical setting in which people work. The characteristics and conditions of the work environment are selected according to the likeliness that workers will be exposed to them at least once a week.

Physical proximity from others

Physical proximity from others refers to the physical distance between individuals in the workplace. The likeliness that the job requires to perform tasks while being physically close to other people is rated on a scale with 3 levels: "Somewhat close", "Close" and "Very close".

Related job titles

Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 94122), and a list of similar occupations:

  • box maker operator
  • carton forming machine operator
  • core maker - paper converting
  • envelope maker operator
  • paper bag machine operator
  • paper box machine operator

Similar occupations Help - Similar occupations

Similar occupations

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Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification

Labour Market Information Survey
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