Manufacturing & ProductionISCO 8143
Paperboard products assembler
Paperboard products assemblers construct the components or parts made from paperboard according to strictly laid down procedures. They assemble products such as tubes, spools, cardboard boxes, paper plates and craft boards.
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operate board slotting machine
troubleshoot
perform test run
work safely with machines
wear appropriate protective gear
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (12)
types of papertypes of paperThe 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.quality standardsquality standardsThe national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.operate board slotting machineoperate board slotting machineUse an instrument suitable for slotting and corner cutting for corrugated paperboard.troubleshoottroubleshootIdentify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.perform test runperform test runPerform 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 tasks, ...work safely with machineswork safely with machinesCheck and safely operate machines and equipment required for your work according to manuals and instructions.wear appropriate protective gearwear appropriate protective gearWear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.monitor conveyor beltmonitor conveyor beltMonitor the flow of the work pieces on the conveyor belt as they are processed by the machine to ensure optimal productivity.operate paper folding machineoperate paper folding machinePerform 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 pap...monitor automated machinesmonitor automated machinesContinuously 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...supply machinesupply machineEnsure 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 production line.operate die-cut machinesoperate die-cut machinesOperate machinery to cut paper products into a pattern, which is folded and glued into a certain shape.
Optional (18) — show
styles of boxesstyles of boxesDifferent 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 of complicat...printing on large scale machinesprinting on large scale machinesMethods, processes, and restrictions related to printing on machines that produce large quantities and sizes of graphic print materials.types of boxestypes of boxesThe field of information which distinguishes different kinds of boxes, based upon sets of flaps and telescope box sections.manufacturing of daily use goodsmanufacturing of daily use goodsThe manufacturing of items used in the daily life, personal use or daily practice. These products include protective safety equipment, drawing equipment, stamps, umbrellas, cigarette lighters, baskets...ensure compliance with environmental legislationensure compliance with environmental legislationMonitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation....operate corrugatoroperate corrugatorSet 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 a...inspect quality of productsinspect quality of productsUse 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.record production data for quality controlrecord production data for quality controlKeep records of the machine's faults, interventions and irregularities for quality control.remove processed workpieceremove processed workpieceRemove individual workpieces after processing, from the manufacturing machine or the machine tool. In case of a conveyor belt this involves quick, continuous movement.maintain recycling recordsmaintain recycling recordsMaintain records and process facts and figures about type and volume of different recycling operations.verify product specificationsverify product specificationsCheck heights, colour and other attributes of finished product against specifications.apply a protective layerapply a protective layerApply a layer of protective solutions such as permethrine to protect the product from damage such as corrosion, fire or parasites, using a spray gun or paintbrush.perform machine maintenanceperform machine maintenancePerform regular maintenance, possibly including corrections and alterations, on a machine or machine tool to ensure it remains in a proper productive state.prepare wood production reportsprepare wood production reportsPrepare reports on wood technology production and progressive development of wood based materials.consult technical resourcesconsult technical resourcesRead and interpret 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 equipment.keep records of work progresskeep records of work progressMaintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.develop assembly instructionsdevelop assembly instructionsDevelop a code of letters and numbers to label diagrams for assembly instructions.set up the controller of a machineset up the controller of a machineSet 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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Frequently asked questions
What does a paperboard products assembler do?
Paperboard products assemblers construct the components or parts made from paperboard according to strictly laid down procedures. They assemble products such as tubes, spools, cardboard boxes, paper plates and craft boards.
What skills does a paperboard products assembler need?
A paperboard products assembler needs 12 essential skills, including types of paper, quality standards, operate board slotting machine, troubleshoot, perform test run.
Will AI replace paperboard products assembler jobs?
The AI disruption score for paperboard products assembler is 65/100 (high risk). Skills most exposed to automation: record production data for quality control, remove processed workpiece, types of boxes. Most resilient: apply a protective layer, wear appropriate protective gear, operate board slotting machine.
AI Replacement Risk
65/ 100
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