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Paper Products Machine Operator

OFO Code: 714301

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
714301
Occupation
Paper Products Machine Operator
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
PLANT AND MACHINE OPERATORS AND ASSEMBLERS
Unit group
7143 · Paper Products Machine Operators

Official description
Paper products machine operators operate and monitor machines which produce boxes, envelopes, bags and other goods from paper, paperboard, cardboard and similar materials.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Machine Operator (Envelope and Paper Bag Production), Paper Mache Moulder, Paper Bag Making Machinist, Embosser, Paper Cutting and Creasing Machine Operator, Machine Operator (Cardboard Products), Machine Operator (Paper Box Production), Carton Making Machinist

  • Operating and monitoring pressing machines which form drinking cups or other containers from paper, paperboard or cardboard
  • Operating and monitoring machines which cut, fold and glue paper to make envelopes and paper bags, or which form bags from other similar materials
  • Operating and monitoring machines which glue paper to cardboard, cut it to the required length or cut and crease cardboard or paperboard to form box blanks

2. Demand status

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