Corrugator Operator Stationary Plant & Machine Operators
SaveWhat Does a Corrugator Operator Do?
Corrugator operators tend a machine which folds a sheet of heavy paper in a wave-like pattern and covers it on both sides to create a lightweight, sturdy material suitable for packaging.
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Where Do I Start?
Quality Standards
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
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Skills You Need to Become a Corrugator Operator
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialQuality Standards knowledge
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
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EssentialTypes Of Paper knowledge
The different criteria used to determine differences in paper types such as coarseness and thickness, and the different fabrication methods and wood types from which the types of paper stem.
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EssentialFlute Sizes knowledge
Flute sizes refer to the number of flutes per linear foot and its thickness. Flutes are the waves and arches on a corrugated box and make up the structure of …
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EssentialMonitor Automated Machines skill
Continuously check up on the automated machine's set-up and execution or make regular control rounds. If necessary, record and interpret data on the operating conditions of installations and equipment in …
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EssentialMonitor Conveyor Belt skill
Monitor the flow of the work pieces on the conveyor belt as they are processed by the machine to ensure optimal productivity.
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EssentialPerform Test Run skill
Perform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its …
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EssentialSet Up The Controller Of A Machine skill
Set up and give commands to a machine by dispatching the appropriate data and input into the (computer) controller corresponding with the desired processed product.
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EssentialSupply Machine skill
Ensure the machine is fed the necessary and adequate materials and control the placement or automatic feed and retrieval of work pieces in the machines or machine tools on the …
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EssentialTroubleshoot skill
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
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EssentialWear Appropriate Protective Gear skill
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.
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EssentialWork Safely With Machines skill
Check and safely operate machines and equipment required for your work according to manuals and instructions.
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EssentialMonitor Paper Reel skill
Overview the jumbo paper reel, which winds the paper at the right tension onto a core.
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EssentialOperate Corrugator skill
Set up and monitor the machine that corrugates face paperboard to form corrugated paperboard material for containers. The machine runs paper sheets through splices and corrugating rolls, where steam and …
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Optional Skills (5 of 23 displayed)
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OptionalPrinting On Large Scale Machines knowledge
Methods, processes, and restrictions related to printing on machines that produce large quantities and sizes of graphic print materials.
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OptionalStyles Of Boxes knowledge
Different styles of boxes in Europe. These are defined by a 4-digit code and specified by the European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers (FEFCO). The styles are more an example …
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OptionalTypes Of Boxes knowledge
The field of information which distinguishes different kinds of boxes, based upon sets of flaps and telescope box sections. Fabricate the Regular Slotted Container (RSC, and other slotted ones) the …
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OptionalAdjust Properties Of Cut skill
Adjust cut sizes and depths of cutting tools. Adjust heights of worktables and machine-arms.
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OptionalConsult Technical Resources skill
Read and interpret such technical resources such as digital or paper drawings and adjustment data in order to properly set up a machine or working tool, or to assemble mechanical …
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OptionalCoordinate Shipments Of Recycling Materials skill
Coordinate and oversee shipments of recycling materials. Communicate with processing companies and shipping brokers.
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OptionalInspect Quality Of Products skill
Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.
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OptionalKeep Records Of Work Progress skill
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
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OptionalMaintain Recycling Records skill
Maintain records and process facts and figures about type and volume of different recycling operations.
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OptionalPack Goods skill
Pack different kinds of goods such as finished manufactured products or goods in use. Pack goods by hand in boxes, bags and other types of containers.
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OptionalPerform Machine Maintenance skill
Perform regular maintenance, possibly including corrections and alterations, on a machine or machine tool to ensure it remains in a proper productive state.
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OptionalPrepare Production Reports skill
Prepare a comprehensive and unbiased report on wood technology production and progressive development of wood based materials.
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OptionalRecord Production Data For Quality Control skill
Keep records of the machine's faults, interventions and irregularities for quality control.
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OptionalReplace Sawing Blade On Machine skill
Replace the old blade of a sawing machine with a new one by removing the chip brush, taking away the front blade guide, loosening the blade tension and removing the …
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OptionalReport Defective Manufacturing Materials skill
Maintain required company records and forms in order to report any defective materials or questionable conditions of manufacturing machinery and equipment.
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OptionalKeep Sheet Records skill
Record numbers of a specific sheet cut sequence by placing serial numbers on stock cut and issued revenue stamps.
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OptionalMix Ink skill
Tend a computer-guided dispenser that mixes different shades of ink to obtain the desired colour.
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OptionalOperate Die-cut Machines skill
Operate machinery to cut paper products into a pattern, which is folded and glued into a certain shape.
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OptionalOperate Hoists skill
Operate hoists in order to lift or lower loads.
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OptionalOperate Paper Folding Machine skill
Perform folder operations, such as setting up and adjusting the feeder for delivery. Prepare the folder machine for special processes like perforating, scoring, trimming, softening, and binding of paper products.
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OptionalReplace Filled Pallets skill
Replace the pallets already filled with slabs with empty ones, using a lifting machine.
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OptionalTend Metal Fastener Machine skill
Operate a machine that cuts metal fasteners from corrugated metal stripping and drive fasteners into boards to fasten paperboards together. Position the metal stripping spool onto the machine spindle and …
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OptionalTest Edge Crush skill
Use the Mullen Test or Edge Crush Test to determine the stacking or crushing of a piece of corrugated board, testing the force or weight needed to crush the containerboard …
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