wash deinking operator

Wash deinking operators operate a tank where recycled paper is mixed with water and dispersants to wash out printing inks. The solution, called a pulp slurry, is then dewatered to flush out the dissolved inks.

ESCO Code

8171.9

NACE Code

17.11 - Manufacture of pulp

Alternative Labels

deinking specialist

wash deinking technician

deinking worker

deinking technician

wash deinking worker

wash deinking specialist

deinking operative

deinking operator

wash deinking operative

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

concentrate pulp slurry monitor automated machines monitor chemical process condition separate ink set up the controller of a machine supply machine tend deinking tank use deinking chemicals wear appropriate protective gear work safely with chemicals work safely with machines

Essential Knowledge

deinking processes quality standards types of paper types of pulp

Optional Skills and Competences

carry out waste water treatment check quality of raw materials clean equipment coordinate shipments of recycling materials develop recycling programs dispose of hazardous waste dispose of non-hazardous waste inspect quality of products keep records of work progress maintain recycling records monitor gauge monitor pulp quality perform machine maintenance prepare wood production reports record production data for quality control report defective manufacturing materials tend bleacher test paper production samples wash fibres

Optional Knowledge

froth flotation processes types of bleach waste management

Skills Group Share

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/8870032b-9be3-4fd4-b9fb-1d8d9de33c5f

Status

released

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