Classification note
- Published code: 8171
- Hierarchy level: unit-group
- This page uses ISCO-08 as the English occupation reference layer while Thai TSCO label harmonization remains incomplete.
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Occupation hierarchy
- Major Group: 8 Plant and Machine Operators, and Assemblers
- Sub Major Group: 81 Stationary Plant and Machine Operators
- Minor Group: 817 Wood Processing and Papermaking Plant Operators
- Unit Group: 8171 Pulp and Papermaking Plant Operators
Child groups
- No child groups are published under this code.
TSIC codes where this occupation is primary
- No primary TSIC mapping is published for this occupation yet.
TSIC codes where this occupation is related
- No related TSIC mapping is published for this occupation yet.
Definition
Pulp and papermaking plant operators operate and monitor equipment to process wood, pulp and other cellulose materials in the production of pulp and to produce coat and finish paper.
Tasks include
Tasks include - (a) operating and monitoring screening and bleaching equipment, digesters, mixing tanks, washers and other pulp processing machinery and equipment to carry out one or more cellulose processing steps; (b) operating and monitoring papermaking and finishing process machinery and equipment to dry, calender, laminate, coat, slit, trim, wind or carry out other papermaking and finishing process steps; (c) controlling start-up and shut-down of machinery and equipment, and observing equipment and machinery panel indicators, gauges, and other equipment to detect machinery and equipment malfunctions and ensure process steps are carried out according to specifications; (d) communicating with process control operators to make process adjustments and start up or shut down machinery and equipment as required; (e) analysing instrument readings and production test samples and making adjustments to production process and equipment as required; (f) mounting, positioning and threading paper rolls using a hoist; (g) inspecting paper visually for wrinkles, holes, discoloration, streaks or other defects and taking corrective action; (h) completing and maintaining production reports.
Included occupations or child groups
Examples of the occupations classified here: - Calender operator (pulp and paper) - Pulp and paper grinder operator - Repulper operator - Sheeter operator (pulp and paper)
Excluded occupations
Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Paper pulp refinery operator - 3139 - Pulping control operator- 3139 - Pulping technician - 3139
ISCO-88 correspondence
- 8143