1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition, 2006

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Contents >> Major Group 7 Machinery Operators and Drivers >> SUB-MAJOR GROUP 71 Machine and Stationary Plant Operators >> MINOR GROUP 711 Machine Operators >> UNIT GROUP 7113 Paper and Wood Processing Machine Operators

UNIT GROUP 7113 PAPER AND WOOD PROCESSING MACHINE OPERATORS

PAPER AND WOOD PROCESSING MACHINE OPERATORS operate machines to manufacture paper packaging and other paper products, fibreboard stock, logs, plywood, particle board, solid laminate and similar timber products.

Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances 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

711312 Wood Processing Machine Operator

711311 PAPER PRODUCTS MACHINE OPERATOR

Operates machines to manufacture paper packaging and other products from paper and fibreboard stock.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

Carton Making Machinist

Embosser

Paper Bag Making Machinist

711312 WOOD PROCESSING MACHINE OPERATOR

Operates sawing, rolling, pressing and other machines to manufacture logs, timber poles and pieces, plywood, particle board, solid laminate and similar products.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

Band Saw Operator

Beam Saw Operator

Cant Gang Sawyer

Debarker Operator

Docking Saw Operator

Log Preparer

Plywood and Veneer Repairer

Resawyer

Ripsaw Operator

Sawmill Moulder Operator

Veneer Production Machine Operator