flute sizes
Flute sizes refer to the number of flutes per linear foot and its thickness. Flutes are the waves and arches on a corrugated box and make up the structure of corrugated paperboard, giving it rigidity and strength.
Corrugator operators tend a machine which folds a sheet of heavy paper in a wave-like pattern and covers it on both sides to create a lightweight, sturdy material suitable for packaging.
Competences and skills
38 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceSector-specific
1 competencetypes of paper
The 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.
Cross-sector
1 competencequality standards
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
Essential skills and competences 11 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesmonitor paper reel
Overview the jumbo paper reel, which winds the paper at the right tension onto a core.
operate board slotting machine
Use an instrument suitable for slotting and corner cutting for corrugated paperboard.
operate corrugator
Set 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 and heat is applied and flutes are formed. Glue is applied and the flute is fused with two lineboards to produce a single corrugated board.
Cross-sector
8 competencesmonitor automated machines
Continuously 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 in order to identify abnormalities.
digital
monitor conveyor belt
Monitor the flow of the work pieces on the conveyor belt as they are processed by the machine to ensure optimal productivity.
perform test run
Perform 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, and adjust settings accordingly.
set up the controller of a machine
Set up and give commands to a machine by dispatching the appropriate data and input into the (computer) controller corresponding with the desired processed product.
digital
supply machine
Ensure 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.
troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
wear appropriate protective gear
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.
work safely with machines
Check and safely operate machines and equipment required for your work according to manuals and instructions.
- Scope note
- Includes more generally used small electrical and mechanical tools like drills, manual sawing machines, washing machines, sewing machines, etc. that are also used in non professional environment.
Optional knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesprinting on large scale machines
Methods, processes, and restrictions related to printing on machines that produce large quantities and sizes of graphic print materials.
digital
styles of boxes
Different 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 complicated and special box designs.
types of boxes
The field of information which distinguishes different kinds of boxes, based upon sets of flaps and telescope box sections.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional skills and competences 21 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencetend metal fastener machine
Operate a machine that cuts metal fasteners from corrugated metal stripping and drive fasteners into boards to fasten paperboards together. Position the metal stripping spool onto the machine spindle and thread end of the stripping between clamps of the automatic driver-head feed.
Sector-specific
7 competencesadjust cut sizes
Adjust cut sizes and depths of cutting tools. Adjust heights of worktables and machine-arms.
keep sheet records
Record numbers of a specific sheet cut sequence by placing serial numbers on stock cut and issued revenue stamps.
mix ink
Tend a computer-guided dispenser that mixes different shades of ink to obtain the desired colour.
digital
operate die-cut machines
Operate machinery to cut paper products into a pattern, which is folded and glued into a certain shape.
operate paper folding machine
Perform 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 paper products.
prepare wood production reports
Prepare reports on wood technology production and progressive development of wood based materials.
test edge crush
Use the Mullen Test or Edge Crush Test to determine the stacking or crushing of a piece of corrugated board, testing the force or weight needed to crush the containerboard standing on an edge.
Cross-sector
13 competencescarry out work-related measurements
Use suitable units, tools and equipment to carry out calculations for length, area, volume, weight, time, geometric shapes and sketches.
consult technical resources
Read 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.
coordinate shipments of recycling materials
Coordinate and oversee shipments of recycling materials. Communicate with processing companies and shipping brokers.
green
inspect quality of products
Use 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.
keep records of work progress
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
maintain recycling records
Maintain records and process facts and figures about type and volume of different recycling operations.
green
operate hoists
Operate hoists in order to lift or lower loads.
pack goods
Pack different kinds of goods such as finished manufactured products or goods in use. Pack goods by hand in boxes, bags and other types of containers.
perform machine maintenance
Perform regular maintenance, possibly including corrections and alterations, on a machine or machine tool to ensure it remains in a proper productive state.
record production data for quality control
Keep records of the machine's faults, interventions and irregularities for quality control.
replace filled pallets
Replace the pallets already filled with slabs with empty ones, using a lifting machine.
replace sawing blade on machine
Replace the old blade of a sawing machine with a new one by removing the chip brush, taking away the front blade guide, loosening the blade tension and removing the blade. Assemble and install new blade by replacing the front blade guide, installing the chip brush, replacing the blade cover and adjusting blade tension.
report defective manufacturing materials
Maintain required company records and forms in order to report any defective materials or questionable conditions of manufacturing machinery and equipment.