Pulp mill machine operators operate and monitor various types of processing machinery and equipment to produce pulp. They are employed by pulp and paper companies.

assistant bleacher operator – pulp and paper, assistant digester operator, cook's first helper – pulp and paper, field operator – pulp and paper, grinderman/woman – pulp and paper, refiner operator – pulp and paper, repulper operator, screenman/woman – pulp and paper, thermomechanical pulp assistant operator.

• Operate and monitor screening equipment, bleaching equipment, digesters, mixing tanks, washers, and other pulp processing machinery and equipment to carry out one or more cellulose processing steps
• Observe equipment and machinery panel indicators, gauges, level indicators and other equipment instruments to detect machinery and equipment malfunctions and ensure process steps are carried out according to specifications
• Communicate with pulping control operator to make process adjustments and start up or shut down machinery and equipment as required
• Collect processing samples and conduct titration tests, pH readings, specific density tests and other routine tests on pulp and solutions
• Maintain and complete production reports.

Owen Sound, Stratford, Bluewater, Clinton, Durham, Exeter, Goderich, Hanover, Huron East, Meaford, Seaforth, South Huron, St. Marys, Wingham

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