Paper products machine operators
Paper products machine operators operate and monitor machines which produce boxes, envelopes, bags and other goods from paper, paperboard, cardboard and similar materials.
Skill level: Semi-skilledCheck your pay
- Salary range for the majority of workers in Paper products machine operators - from £2,278 to £3,603 per month - 2026.
- A Paper products machine operators typically earns between £2,278 and £3,477 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between £2,324 and £3,503 per month for a working week of 38 hours.
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Job Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
