Paper Converting Machine Operators
Job description
These individuals operate machines that shape and assemble paper and cardboard products (bags, containers, envelopes, etc.).
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
- Equipment, machinery, tools
- Noise
Main tasks
- Operate machines that cut, fold, glue, press, or staple paper and cardboard.
- Manufacture various items (boxes, corrugated cardboard boxes, cups, diapers, etc.).
- Adjust, clean, lubricate, and maintain machines.
Advancement and mobility
- There is some mobility between jobs in this group.
Hourly wage
The hourly wage is calculated by averaging wages from 2022 to 2024.- Minimum
- $16.10
- Median
- $30.00
- Maximum
- $33.00
Job prospects for 2024-2028
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Job prospects for 2024-2028
Job prospects
All of Québec
Good
All of Québec
Non available
Total jobs for 2023
All of Québec
2,000
All of Québec
na
Gender distribution
All of Québec
Not available.
- 14.8% Female
- 85.2% Male
Not available.
- 14.8% Female
- 85.2% Male
Job types
All of Québec
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Yearly wage on 2020
All of Québec
$60,400
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 32276% of jobs
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NAICS 3234% of jobs
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NAICS 3263% of jobs
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NAICS 3392% of jobs
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NAICS 3212% of jobs
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Others13% of jobs
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 32276% of jobs
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NAICS 3234% of jobs
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NAICS 3263% of jobs
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NAICS 3392% of jobs
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NAICS 3212% of jobs
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Others13% of jobs
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
Sometimes required
- Experience as a Labourer within the same company 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
- Capacity to work under pressure
- Focussed on results
- Capacity to work in a team
- Knowledge of production and treatment
- Commitment
- Attention to detail
- Assiduity and punctuality
- Commitment to quality
- Tolerance to routine work
- Timeliness
Interests
- Make, build, install
- Work manually
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 94122
Paper converting machine operators
Job titles
- Cardboard box gluer
- Box gluer - paper converting
- Paper-converting machine operator
- Paper box machine tender
- Paper bag machine tender
- Cone winder - paper converting
- Paper cone winder - paper converting
- Core winder - paper converting
- Cardboard maker - paper converting
- Machine cardboard maker
- Scorer - paper converting
- Cardboard box press operator
- Wad compressor operator
- Cutting and creasing press operator - paper converting
- Platen press operator - paper converting
- Bag maker - paper converting
- Paper bag maker
- Paper products inspector
- Coater-laminator - paper products
- Slitter-scorer - paper converting
- Slitter-creaser - paper converting
- Label cutter - paper converting
- Corrugated box cutter - paper converting
- Core cutter - paper converting
- Paper cutter - paper converting
- Carbon paper cutter
- Machine roll cutter - paper converting
- Revenue stamp cutter
- Box cutter - paper converting
- Machine pad gluer - paper converting
- Box maker - paper converting
- Cardboard box maker - paper converting
- Paper box maker - paper converting
- Core maker - paper converting
- Machine tube maker - paper converting
- Cone former - paper converting
- Paper cone former - paper converting
- Machine tuber - paper converting
- Box finisher - paper converting
- Box liner - paper converting
- Machine envelope flap gummer - paper converting
- Packing carton assembler
- Carton assembler - paper converting
- Machine colour card maker
- Papier-mâché moulder
- Corrugator operator-cutter - paper converting
- Corrugating machine operator-cutter - paper converting
- Carbon coater operator
- Cardboard-tube-winding machine operator - paper converting
- Corrugator operator - paper converting
- Core-winding machine operator - paper converting
- Die-cutting machine operator - paper products
- Paper slitter operator
- Slitter-creaser operator - paper converting
- Creping machine operator - paper converting
- Automatic paper-cutting machine operator - paper converting
- Partition assembly machine operator - paper converting
- Carbon-paper-making machine operator
- Box maker operator
- Carton-making machine operator
- Paper box machine operator
- Liner machine operator - paper converting
- Envelope machine operator
- Paper bag machine operator
- Tube machine operator - paper converting
- Carton forming machine operator
- Corrugating machine operator - paper converting
- Automatic carton maker - paper converting
- Slurry mixer
- Flexo-folder operator - paper converting
- Friction paint machine tender - paper converting
- Wallpaper lapper - paper converting
- Rolling machine tender - paper converting
- Laminating machine tender - paper converting
- Matchbook comb-cutting machine tender
- Roll slicing machine tender - paper converting
- Book jacket machine tender
- Envelope machine tender - paper converting
- Tag machine tender - paper converting
- Paper cup machine tender - paper converting
- Gumming machine tender - paper converting
- Envelope-flap-gumming machine tender - paper converting
- Button envelope machine tender
- Sealing machine tender - paper converting
- Paper twister tender - paper converting
- Partition slotter machine tender - paper converting
- Drill punch tender - paper converting
- Folding machine tender - paper converting
- Diaper machine tender - paper converting
- Matchbook folding-stapling machine tender
- Stayer machine tender - paper converting
- Paper-punch press tender - paper converting
- Varnishing machine tender
- Creaser - paper converting
- Book cover creaser
- Sleever - paper converting
- Bag-making machine set-up operator - paper converting
- Envelope-flap-cutting machine setter
- Envelope-making machine setter - paper converting
- Bag repairer - paper products
- Machine roll slitter - paper converting
- Wallpaper lapper
- Slitter-creaser feeder - paper converting
Skill type
Manufacturing and utilities
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