Paper converting machine operators
Paper converting machine operators operate various machines which fabricate and assemble paper products such as paper bags, containers, boxes, envelopes and similar articles.
Moderate
Market Demand
TEER 4
Skill Level
PE, NB, QC
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Operate machines which cut, fold, glue or clip paper and cardboard to make boxes, corrugated cartons and other articles
- Operate machines which glue paper to cardboard and cut it into required lengths
- Operate machines which press paper to form drinking cups and other containers
- Operate machines which cut, glue and fold paper to make envelopes or paper bags
- Operate other paper converting machines to form products such as paper tubes, cards, paper towels or diapers
- Clean and lubricate machine and perform other routine machine maintenance
- Set up machines.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of secondary school is required by the pulp and paper industry and other large employers.
- checkSeveral weeks of on-the-job training are provided.
- checkPrevious experience as a labourer within the same company may be required.
Market Outlook by Province
Prince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Moderate for paper converting machine operators (NOC 94122) in Prince Edward Island 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 paper converting machine operators in Prince Edward Island: Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Paper converting machine operators mainly work in the following sectors: Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): more than 95% The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 40% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 40% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Moderate
Outlook
New Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Moderate for paper converting machine operators (NOC 94122) in New Brunswick 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about paper converting machine operators in New Brunswick: Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Paper converting machine operators mainly work in the following sectors: Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 92%Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 8% 85% of paper converting machine operators work all year, while 15% 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 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: less than 5% 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: 48% compared to 30% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Moderate
Outlook
Quebec
The employment outlook will be Moderate for paper converting machine operators (NOC 94122) in Quebec 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about paper converting machine operators in Quebec: Approximately 2,000 people work in this occupation. Paper converting machine operators mainly work in the following sectors: Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 74% 75% of paper converting machine operators work all year, while 25% 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 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of paper converting machine operators are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 84% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 16% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 22% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 32% compared to 19% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 31% compared to 19% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
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Immigration Pathways
TEER 4 occupations typically require a high school diploma and on-the-job training. Not eligible for Express Entry but may qualify through provincial programs.
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Operation and Control
to operate machines that cut, glue and fold paper, as well as paper-converting machines, to form products
Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
to detect issues such as misfeeds, improper folding, or defects early in the process, preventing the production of defective products
Arm-Hand Steadiness
to operate machines that cut, fold, glue and clip paper and cardboard to make boxes, corrugated cartons and other articles
Control of Settings
to operate machines that press paper to form containers and other products
Stress Tolerance
to maintain focus, prevent errors, ensure safety and sustain productivity in situations that may be overwhelming
Knowledge in Manufacturing, Processing and Production
to understand manufacturing processes involved in converting paper into various products such as bags, containers, boxes and envelopes
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