Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators
Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators operate and monitor multi-function process control machinery and equipment to control the processing of wood, scrap pulp, recyclable paper, cellulose materials, paper pulp and paperboard.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 3
Skill Level
QC, BC, ON
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Operate, coordinate and monitor pulping, papermaking and papercoating process equipment from central control room or machine consoles and control panels in equipment cabins to control process operations and machinery in the production of pulp and paper
- Control the processing of wood, scrap pulp, recyclable paper, cellulose materials, pulp paper and paperboard and monitor the chemical and physical process operations using a distributed control system and process computers
- Observe panel indicators, gauges, video monitors and other instruments to detect equipment malfunctions and ensure pulping, papermaking and coating processes are operating according to process specifications
- Analyze instrument readings and production test samples and make adjustments or direct other pulp mill, papermaking and finishing machine operators to make adjustments to pulp production, papermaking and coating process and equipment as required
- Complete and maintain production reports.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of secondary school is required.
- checkA college or other program in forest products processing or a related subject may be required for pulping control operators.
- checkCompletion of several weeks of formal company training and several months of on-the-job training is required.
- checkSeveral years of experience as a pulp mill, papermaking or finishing machine operator within the same company is usually required.
- checkA certificate in industrial first aid may be required.
- checkA competency certificate in natural gas may be required.
Market Outlook by Province
Quebec
The employment outlook will be Good for pulping, papermaking and coating control operators (NOC 93102) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about pulping, papermaking and coating control operators in Quebec: Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators mainly work in the following sectors: Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 86% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 92% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 8% compared to 18% for all occupations73% of pulping, papermaking and coating control operators work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of pulping, papermaking and coating control operators are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 85% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 15% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 19% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 41% compared to 19% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Good
Outlook
British Columbia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for pulping, papermaking and coating control operators (NOC 93102) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Increasing demand for green packaging and other specialty-use paper may provide some relief to the pulp industry despite falling demand for news and print. Employment in forestry-related professions has been declining year-over-year, and the industry faces several curtailments at wood manufacturing facilities. Stable job growth continues to be inhibited by difficulty accessing economic fibre, falling annual harvests, high U.S. duties and tariffs, and the impacts of extreme weather and wildfires, though the industry remains particularly important to rural and Indigenous communities. Provincial and federal funding for reforestation projects as well as support for wood manufacturing and mass timber may provide some employment opportunities.Here are some key facts about pulping, papermaking and coating control operators in British Columbia: Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators mainly work in the following sectors: Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 94%Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 6% 80% of pulping, papermaking and coating control operators work all year, while 20% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 94% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 6% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 61% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 22% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Moderate
Outlook
Ontario
The employment outlook will be Limited for pulping, papermaking and coating control operators (NOC 93102) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about pulping, papermaking and coating control operators in Ontario: Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators mainly work in the following sectors: Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 78%Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 13%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 92% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 8% compared to 19% for all occupations69% of pulping, papermaking and coating control operators work all year, while 31% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 92% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 8% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 63% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 8% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Limited
Outlook
Immigration Pathways
TEER 3 occupations require college or vocational training and qualify for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Trades Program.
Express Entry (FSTP)
Canadian Experience Class
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Monitoring
to identify deviations from set parameters or operational targets through continuously assessing inputs, such as instrumentation readings, data trends and control system outputs
Operation and Control
to maneuver and control machinery and equipment, such as pumps, valves, conveyors, drying machines, coating units or other specialized equipment used in paper manufacturing
Auditory Attention
to detect potential issues by paying attention to sounds indicating normal operation, such as the hum of a machines or the flow of materials through processing lines
Rate Control and Reaction Time
to maintain optimal production rates and product quality, notably by adjusting settings, such as feed rates, conveyor speeds and pulp consistency
Collaboration
to address collective challenges affecting the processing operations, such as equipment status, production schedules, or process changes
Knowledge in Chemistry
to understand basic interactions between fibers, chemicals and additives used to modify paper properties
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