absorbent pad machine operator

Absorbent pad machine operators tend a machine that takes in cellulose fibres and compresses them to a highly absorbent pad material for use in hygienic products such as diapers and tampons.

Alternative Labels

absorbent pad machine operative

absorbent pad machine specialist

absorbent pad machine technician

absorbent pad machine worker

diaper machine operator

diaper machine specialist

diaper machine technician

tampon machine operator

tampon machine specialist

tampon machine 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

manufacture nonwoven staple products monitor automated machines monitor conveyor belt perform test run set up the controller of a machine supply machine troubleshoot wear appropriate protective gear work safely with machines

Essential Knowledge

adhesives quality standards types of polymers

Optional Skills and Competences

carry out work-related measurements check quality of raw materials consult technical resources inspect quality of products keep records of work progress measure materials monitor gauge monitor paper reel operate compression rollers operate die-cut machines operate electric embossing press operate fluff pulp mixing machine operate paper folding machine operate rotary vacuum-drum filter perform machine maintenance prepare wood production reports record production data for quality control report defective manufacturing materials tend packaging machines test absorbency

Optional Knowledge

nonwoven machine technology

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/c706886d-5bc7-4430-9a72-051fc483235f

Status

released

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