Pulp and paper mill operator, Kaiwhakamahi mīra puru rākau
Also known as
- paper and pulp mill operator, dryerman, paper maker, paper making machine operator, paper mill machinist, pulp and paper tester, pulp mill worker
Pulp and paper mill operators operate, maintain and repair machines that make pulp and paper.
Your pay could be
$58K
Lower
$96K to $152K
Most common
$172K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Pulp and paper mill operators
- usually work shifts, including evenings and weekends
- usually work in pulp and paper mills
- may work in noisy, dusty and hazardous conditions involving chemicals
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be accurate, safety conscious and work well in a team
Tasks
- load materials into production equipment
- assess compliance with environmental laws
- maintain safety
- monitor instruments to ensure proper production conditions
- adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products
- operate pumping systems or equipment
- operate mixing equipment
- adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment
- test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products
- inspect production equipment
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually learn on the job to become a pulp and paper mill operator and a qualification and experience may be useful.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a New Zealand Certificate in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing (Level 3)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Wood Fibre Processing (Level 4)
- a driver licence with a special-type vehicle endorsement
- to pass a police check
- to pass a medical assessment and drug test
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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