Paper Products MacHine Operator
ANZSCO 711311
1,900
10%
11%
47 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Paper Products Machine Operators operate machines to manufacture paper packaging and other products from paper and fibreboard stock.
What they typically do
- Sets up printing plates, ink circulation systems, knives, creases, cutting dies, and folding and gluing machines.
- Loads machines with paper and fibreboard.
- Operates machines to form cardboard containers, paper plates, egg cartons, tissue paper and other paper products.
- Adjusts and cleans machines and performs minor repairs.
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Paper Products MacHine Operator.
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Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Electrical Systems)
52883WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry)
52888WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering
UEE62525 · AQF 6 · 2 providers