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8253 PAPER-PRODUCTS MACHINE OPERATORS
 


    Paper-products machine operators operate and monitor machines which produce boxes, envelopes, bags and other goods from paper, paperboard, cardboard, cellophane and similar materials.

    Tasks include -

    (a) operating and monitoring machines which glue paper to cardboard, cut it to the required length or cut and crease cardboard or paperboard to form box blanks;

    (b) operating and monitoring pressing machines which form drinking cups or other containers from paper, paperboard or cardboard;

    (c) operating and monitoring machines which cut, fold and glue paper to make envelopes and paper bags, or which form bags from other materials;

    (d) performing related tasks;

    (e) supervising other workers.

    Examples of the occupations classified here:

  • Machine-operator, cardboard products

  • Machine-operator, envelope and paper bag production

  • Machine-operator, paper box production

  • Machine-operator, paper products


   
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 Updated 19 September 2004, by VA.