Hard Skills
IntermediateWinder and Slitter OperationThe ability to operate high-speed winding equipment to cut and roll paper into finished rolls based on specific customer dimensions and tension requirements.
AdvancedCalender Stack ManagementAdjusting the pressure, temperature, and moisture levels of calender rolls to ensure the paper reaches the specified smoothness and thickness (caliper).
IntermediatePaper Defect IdentificationThe diagnostic skill to recognize physical defects such as slime holes, streaks, wrinkles, or spots in the paper web during production.
IntermediateReel Turnup ExecutionThe precise physical coordination required to transfer the continuous paper web from a full reel spool to a new empty spool at high speeds.
BasicBasic Mechanical TroubleshootingDiagnosing and performing minor repairs on dry-end machinery, including ropes, pulleys, and roll bearings.