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pulp technician

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pulp technician

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Code

8171.8

Description

Pulp technicians perform technical tasks in the production of pulp. They work in pulp production teams where they maintain machines, resolve technical malfunctions and ensure the production process runs according to specifications.

Alternative Labels

pulp and paper production specialist

pulp and paper technician

pulp and paper technologist

pulp production engineer

pulp production specialist

pulp production technician

pulp production technologist

pulp technician

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

check material resources consult technical resources inspect machinery keep records of work progress monitor gauge perform machine maintenance perform test run record production data for quality control report defective manufacturing materials schedule regular machine maintenance set up the controller of a machine test paper production samples use technical documentation wear appropriate protective gear work safely with machines write technical reports

Essential Knowledge

technical drawings technical terminology types of pulp

Optional Skills and Competences

conduct performance tests coordinate shipments of recycling materials dispose of non-hazardous waste grade pulp monitor automated machines monitor pulp quality prepare wood production reports record test data revise quality control systems documentation supply machine troubleshoot

Optional Knowledge

paper production processes quality standards types of paper types of wood

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http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/bb131b09-5fdf-4f4f-a76c-402c69cd090a

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released

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