Paper and Wood Processing Machine Operators are skilled professionals who operate machines to manufacture various paper and wood products. They play a crucial role in the production of paper packaging, fibreboard stock, logs, plywood, particle board, solid laminate, and other timber products. These operators are responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the machines and maintaining the quality of the products.

Indicative Skill Level:

The skill level required for most occupations in this unit group is commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below:

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In some instances, additional on-the-job training and/or relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

The occupation Other Wood Processing Machine Operator within this unit group requires a skill level commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below:

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

Similar to other occupations in this group, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

• Setting up printing plates, ink circulation systems, knives, creases, cutting dies, and folding and gluing machines
• Loading machines with paper and fibreboard
• Operating machines to form cardboard containers, paper plates, egg cartons, tissue paper, and other paper products
• Adjusting and cleaning machines and performing minor repairs
• Securing timber into place and setting saws to produce specified sizes of plank and board to be cut
• Starting machines and feeding stock onto cutting saw, and operating automatic feed mechanisms
• Raising and lowering saws to trim boards and remove defects such as rot and splits
• Controlling lathes and slicing machines to produce veneers, and laminating veneer using glue
• Verifying dimensions of cut stock and accuracy of cuts
• Checking saws and other machines for safety, sharpness, and correct functioning

Occupations:

• 711311 Paper Products Machine Operator
• 711313 Sawmilling Operator
• 711314 Other Wood Processing Machine Operator

711311 Paper Products Machine Operator

A Paper Products Machine Operator operates machines to manufacture paper packaging and other products from paper and fibreboard stock. They are skilled professionals who ensure the smooth operation of the machines and the production of high-quality paper products.

Skill Level:

• 4 Australia
• 3 New Zealand

Specialisations:

• Carton Making Machinist
• Embosser
• Paper Bag Making Machinist

711313 Sawmilling Operator

An alternative title for a Sawmilling Operator is Sawmiller. These operators are responsible for setting up and operating machines to cut logs into planks of standard sizes. They play a crucial role in the timber industry, ensuring the efficient production of timber products.

Skill Level:

• 4 Australia
• 3 New Zealand

Specialisations:

• Band Saw Operator
• Beam Saw Operator
• Cant Gang Sawyer
• Resawyer
• Ripsaw Operator

711314 Other Wood Processing Machine Operator

An Other Wood Processing Machine Operator operates machines involved in various wood processing tasks. These operators are responsible for tasks such as stripping and preparing logs, removing bark, cutting logs and timber, creating wood chips, and cutting, gluing, pressing, trimming, sanding, splicing, moulding, and repairing wooden boards of different grades, forms, and combinations.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

• Debarker Operator
• Docking Saw Operator
• Log Preparer
• Plywood and Veneer Repairer
• Veneer Production Machine Operator