bleacher operator

Bleacher operators tend a machine that bleaches wood pulp to serve in the production of white paper. Different bleaching techniques are used to complement the various pulping methods, and to obtain different grades of whiteness.

Alternative Labels

paper bleacher technician

bleacher operator

bleach stock preparation operator

pulp bleacher technician

pulp bleacher operator

paper bleacher operator

bleach stock preparation specialist

bleacher specialist

paper bleacher specialist

pulp bleacher specialist

bleacher technician

paper bleacher

bleach stock preparation 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

supply machine monitor automated machines adjust solutions' consistency tend bleacher fill the mixing tank set up the controller of a machine work safely with machines measure materials troubleshoot wear appropriate protective gear

Essential Knowledge

quality standards types of pulp types of bleach

Optional Skills and Competences

dispose of non-hazardous waste operate digester machine keep records of work progress report defective manufacturing materials dispose of hazardous waste consult technical resources dump batches record production data for quality control monitor pulp quality carry out waste water treatment weigh materials perform machine maintenance clean equipment tend agitation machine prepare wood production reports monitor chemical process condition monitor gauge pump products for storage

Optional Knowledge

types of paper

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/41535a7d-f2ed-4937-9b7e-3b14c8c755b3

Status

released

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