Packaging Machine Operator

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What do they do?

Packaging machine operators use specialist machines to create attractive, protective paperboard packaging for things like food, beauty products, household appliances and beverages. They also check that packaging meets specifications

A typical day

Typically, an eight-hour day.

Packaging machine operators plan, set up and run machines to make ready, cut and crease substrates, glue and fold elements to meet specific quality standards.

Sound like you?

Study areas

Sciences or Workshop Technology
Creative Arts (Visual/Textiles/ Graphics)
Computing/ICT/Information Management.

Attributes

Strong eye for detail
Good literacy and numeracy
Confidence with IT, computers, technology
Good initiative/‘can do’ attitude.

Helpful experience

Analysing, researching or problem solving
Making or fixing things
Working with machinery
Working with computers.

Preferred work environments

Inside (workshop or plant)
One place every day.

Pathway

School

No minimum entry requirement

Entry level jobs

Traineeship or apprenticeship

Fibreboard Manufacturer
Forme Die Maker
Die Cutter
Glue Operator

Advancing jobs

Higher learning

Team Leader
Production Planner

Senior jobs