OSCA 731231: Paper and Pulp Production Operator
Operates machinery in a paper and pulp processing facility to process pulp and manufacture paper and pulp products, such as paper sheets, and paper or cardboard packaging. This record sits in Paper and Wood Processing Machine Operators. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 4 is attached to this occupation record.
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Official ANZSCO correspondence
Role overview
Operates machinery in a paper and pulp processing facility to process pulp and manufacture paper and pulp products, such as paper sheets, and paper or cardboard packaging.
Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.
Occupation facts
- Skill level
- 4
- Major group
- 7 Machinery Operators and Drivers
- Sub-major group
- 73 Machine and Stationary Plant Operators
- Minor group
- 731 Machine Operators
- Unit group
- 7312 Paper and Wood Processing Machine Operators
Tasks
- Operates and adjusts the settings of paper and pulp production machinery to ensure consistent output as per the specifications
- Loads raw materials and chemicals into plant equipment to make and bleach pulp
- Operates machinery such as blenders, agitators and driers to process, sample, wash and blend pulp
- Transfers pulp to storage tanks and operates machinery to agitate pulp to maintain consistency
- Loads pulp and additives such as dye into paper making equipment or machines, and operates machinery to make paper and pulp products
- Monitors and controls the flow of materials throughout the pulp and paper making process
- Operates drier and calendar rolls, and imparts gloss and coating mixtures to paper or paper products
Skill level guidance
Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.
How to use this occupation page
Start with the official OSCA title and task list. Then confirm the parent unit group and compare the related occupations on this page if the job title is broad, overlapping or used differently across employers.
The ANZSIC links are there to help when the same occupation appears across several industries and you need the business-side classification as well.
Related occupations
Industry context
Alternative titles
- Paper and Pulp Machine Operator
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Compare OSCA 731231 with related occupations
Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.
| Comparison point | Current code731231 Paper and Pulp Production Operator | 731232 Timber and Wood Production Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Official role definition | Operates machinery in a paper and pulp processing facility to process pulp and manufacture paper and pulp products, such as paper sheets, and paper or cardboard packaging. | Operates timber and wood production machinery to perform tasks such as cutting logs to standard sizes, veneer production and gluing, and testing and grading timber planks, woodchips, wooden boards and other wood products. |
| Skill level | Skill Level 4 | Skill Level 4 |
| Key tasks |
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| Alternative titles |
| Not stated |
Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.
Compliance risk score
4 of 4 factors passing
In this section
Frequently asked questions
What does OSCA 731231 do?
Paper and Pulp Production Operator is the current ABS occupation record used to describe a specific occupation. It sits in the OSCA hierarchy and carries skill-level context plus related titles and tasks.
How should I read the skill level?
The skill level tells you the educational or training depth that the ABS associates with the occupation. It is a classification signal, not a salary band or a qualification checklist on its own.
Why is industry context shown on an occupation page?
Industry context helps when the title is common or ambiguous. It shows where the occupation is typically employed so you can compare it with the right ANZSIC family.
Source and trust
- Official source
- ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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