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Career Guidance Knowledge natural sciences, mathematics and statistics K053 - physical sciences K0531 - chemistry Types of pulp
Description
Kinds of pulp are distinguished based on their fibre type and the specific chemical processes through which they were created.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 12 occupations
- Optional in 1 occupations
- Total: 13 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 8 (Plant and machine operators, and assemblers)
Essential for
- Tissue paper perforating and rewinding operatorTissue 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. Other titles…
- Pulp graderPulp graders grade paper pulp based on a number of possible criteria, such as pulping process, raw materials, bleaching methods, yield, and fibre length. Other titles The following…
- Paper pulp moulding operatorPaper pulp moulding operators tend a machine that moulds paper pulp in various shapes, usually for use in lightweight but sturdy packaging material, such as egg boxes. Other titles…
- Bleacher operatorBleacher operators tend a machine that bleaches wood pulp to serve in the production of white paper. Different bleaching techniques are used to complement the various pulping metho…
- Paper machine operatorPaper 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…
- Paper mill supervisorPaper mill supervisors coordinate and monitor the operations at a paper mill during production of products such as corrugated board, cardboard boxes or padded envelopes. They ensur…
- Wash deinking operatorWash deinking operators operate a tank where recycled paper is mixed with water and dispersants to wash out printing inks. The solution, called a pulp slurry, is then dewatered…
- Artisan papermakerArtisan papermakers create paper slurry, strain it on screens, and dry it manually or using small scale equipment. Other titles The following job titles also refer to artisan paper…
- Pulp technicianPulp technicians perform technical tasks in the production of pulp. They work in pulp production teams where they maintain machines, resolve technical malfunctions and ensure the p…
- Digester operatorDigester operators, or cooks, cook wood chips with soda ash or acid to separate the wood pulp from unwanted constituents. They test the resulting solution. Other titles The followi…
- Paper engineerPaper engineers ensure an optimal production process in the manufacture of paper and related products. They select primary and secondary raw materials and check their quality. In a…
- Pulp control operatorPulp control operators operate and monitor multi-function process control machinery and equipment to control the processing of wood, scrap pulp, recycable paper and other cellulose…
Optional for
- Wood technology engineerWood technology engineers develop materials and components made of wood, construct production facilities and control and monitor the production. They also examine products and mate…
Related skills
- Quality standards
- Wear appropriate protective gear
- Types of paper
- Keep records of work progress
- Monitor pulp quality
- Work safely with machines
- Record production data for quality control
- Supply machine
- Monitor gauge
- Monitor automated machines
- Dispose of non-hazardous waste
- Perform machine maintenance
Last updated on February 19, 2026
