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Paper Converting Machine Operators

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  • Job description
  • Advancement and mobility
  • Hourly wage
  • Job prospects for 2021-2025
  • Sectors of activity
  • Training and requirements
  • Main skills and characteristics
  • Personality profiles (RIASEC)
  • Additional information

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 2019 to 2021.
Minimum
$14.25
Median
$24.50
Maximum
$33.00

Job prospects for 2021-2025

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Job prospects for 2021-2025

Job prospects

All of Québec

Non available
Limited
Good
Very good
Good

All of Québec

Non available
Limited
Good
Very good
Non available

Total jobs for 2020

All of Québec

2,500

All of Québec

na

Gender distribution

All of Québec

Not available.
15.8% Female
84.2% Male

Not available.
  • 15.8% Female
  • 84.2% Male

Job types

All of Québec

Not available.
Full time
Part time

Not available.
  • Full time
  • Part time

Yearly wage on 2015

All of Québec

$52,000

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.
  1. Paper Manufacturing
    NAICS 322
    75% of jobs
  2. Printing and Related Support Activities
    NAICS 323
    7% of jobs
  3. Wholesale Trade
    NAICS 41
    3% of jobs
  4. Textile Products, Clothing and Leather Products
    NAICS 313, 314, 315, 316
    2% of jobs
  5. Business, building and other support services
    NAICS 55, 56
    2% of jobs
  6. Others
    11% of jobs

All of Québec

Not available.
  1. Paper Manufacturing
    NAICS 322
    75% of jobs
  2. Printing and Related Support Activities
    NAICS 323
    7% of jobs
  3. Wholesale Trade
    NAICS 41
    3% of jobs
  4. Textile Products, Clothing and Leather Products
    NAICS 313, 314, 315, 316
    2% of jobs
  5. Business, building and other support services
    NAICS 55, 56
    2% of jobs
  6. Others
    11% of jobs