Description
Set up and monitor the heated rollers that move the paper sheet forwards while drying it.
Alternative labels
control paper drying cylinders
use paper drying cylinders
run paper drying cylinders
operate paper drying cylinder
activate paper drying cylinders
handle paper drying cylinders
operating paper drying cylinders
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Operate paper drying cylinders is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Paper machine operator: Paper machine operators tend a machine that takes in pulp slurry, spread it out over a screen, and drains out the water. The drained slurry is then pressed and dried to produce paper.
Optional skill
Operate paper drying cylinders is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Tissue paper perforating and rewinding operator: Tissue paper perforating and rewinding operators tend a machine that takes in tissue paper, perforates it, and rolls it up to create various types of sanitary paper.
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