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-skilled

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  • Salary range for the majority of workers in Paper products machine operators - from ETB3,803 to ETB8,288 per month - 2025.
  • A Paper products machine operators typically earns between ETB3,803 and ETB7,153 net per month at the start of the job.
  • After 5 years of service, this is between ETB4,208 and ETB8,293 per month for a working week of 48 hours.

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

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