Papermaking Operators
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Job description
These individuals operate and monitor materials and equipment in the pulp and paper industry. They control the processing of various materials (wood, pulp residue, recyclable paper, etc.). They are employed in pulp and paper mills.
Environment
- Equipment, machinery, tools
- Uncontrolled ambient temperature
- Noise
Main tasks
- Operate and monitor equipment used in pulp and paper mills.
- Control and monitor the chemical and physical treatment of materials.
- Monitor machines for equipment failure.
- Ensure proper operation of control equipment according to specifications.
- Analyze data and samples and make any necessary adjustments.
- Complete and maintain production reports.
Advancement and mobility
- Experience leads to supervisory positions.
Hourly wage
Not available.Job prospects for 2024-2028
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Job prospects for 2024-2028
Job prospects
All of Québec
Non available
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Total jobs for 2023
All of Québec
200
All of Québec
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Gender distribution
All of Québec
Not available.
- 18.4% Female
- 81.6% Male
Not available.
- 18.4% Female
- 81.6% Male
Job types
All of Québec
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
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- Full time
- Part time
Yearly wage on 2020
All of Québec
$86,000
All of Québec
Other characteristics
All of Québec
- Non traditional for women
- None
All of Québec
- Non traditional for women
- None
Sectors of activity
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 3216% of jobs
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NAICS 32294% of jobs
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NAICS 3216% of jobs
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NAICS 3216% of jobs
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NAICS 3216% of jobs
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NAICS 3216% of jobs
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Training and requirements
Formation
Most training programs are offered in French only.
Secondary
DVS in pâtes et papiers - Opérations
Code : 5262
Placement rate: 94%
6% of graduates pursue further studies
Also required
- Several years of experience as an Operator of paper mill machines, paper machines, and finishing machines within the same company.
Sometimes required
- Certificate in workplace first aid may be reqired.
- Natural gas certificate of competency may be required.
Main skills and characteristics
Skills
- Data collection
- Monitoring operations
- Operations and control
- Information processing
- Quality control analysis
- Active listening
- Result evaluation
- Oral expression
- Time management
- Critical thought
Abilities
- Near vision
- Control accuracy
- Awareness of issues
- Hand-arm stability
- Selective attention
- Digital dexterity
- Manual dexterity
- Information organization
- Oral comprehension
- Speed control
- Verbal skills
- Deductive reasoning
- Reaction time
Knowledge and attributes
- Focussed on results
- Autonomy
- Knowledge of production and treatment
- Versatility
- Rigour
- Respect standards and regulations
- Availability
- Tolerance to routine work
- Timeliness
- Knowledge of mechanics
Interests
- Develop and exploit natural resources
- Conduct tests and trials, control processes
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Realistic
- People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
- Conventional
- People with this profile prefer specific, well-defined tasks. They like to respect the order of things and follow established rules.
- Investigative
- People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
Official name of the NOC 93102
Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators
Job titles
- Beater room lead hand - pulp and paper
- Cylinder machine operator - pulp and paper
- Panel operator - pulp and paper
- Panelboard operator - pulp and paper
- Paper maker - control operation
- Beater engineer - pulp and paper
- Control room operator - pulp and paper
- Bleach plant operator - pulp and paper
- Peroxide bleach plant operator - pulp and paper
- Recovery plant operator - pulp and paper
- Pulping group operator - pulp and paper
- Cooking systems operator - pulp and paper
- Pulping control operator
- Paper machine control operator
- Batch operator - pulp and paper
- Pulping technician
Skill type
Manufacturing and utilities
Last update: January 29, 2026
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