Becoming a Paper Products Machine Operator in Queensland

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About this role

Paper Products Machine Operators operate machines to manufacture paper packaging and other products from paper and fibreboard stock.

What you might do day-to-day in this job

Typical tasks for a Paper Products Machine Operator include:

  • 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.

Courses that can lead to a career as a Paper Products Machine Operator

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  1. Course in Safe Use of Machinery for Technology Teaching

    22623VIC

    • Cost varies
    • No entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

  2. Certificate III in Print Binding, Finishing and Packaging

    ICP31320

    • Apprenticeship
    • On-the-job training
    • 4 years
    • Cost varies
    • Financial help available
    • No entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

  3. Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts

    ICP20120

    • Traineeship
    • On-the-job training
    • 1 year
    • Cost varies
    • No entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

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