Overview
EMPLOYED
1,900
PART-TIME SHARE
10%
FEMALE SHARE
11%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
N/A
MEDIAN AGE
47
ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
N/A
Summary
Paper Products Machine Operators operate machines to manufacture paper packaging and other products from paper and fibreboard stock.
Tasks
- Sets up printing plates, ink circulation systems, knives, creases, cutting dies, and folding and gluing machines
- Loads machines with paper and fibreboard
- Operates machines to form cardboard containers, paper plates, egg cartons, tissue paper and other paper products
- Adjusts and cleans machines and performs minor repairs
Details
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Hours worked
Hours worked | Paper Products Machine Operators | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Share of workers who work full-time hours | 90% | 64% |
Average full-time hours worked per week | 42 hours | 44 hours |
Industries
Paper Products Machine Operators work in industries like:
Source:
ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Note: industries that comprise less than 5% of an occupation have been suppressed.
States and territories
New South Wales
26.2%
Victoria
41.4%
Queensland
14.9%
South Australia
10.7%
Western Australia
5.2%
Tasmania
1.7%
Northern Territory
0.0%
Australian Capital Territory
0.0%
Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Age and gender
Age and Gender | Paper Products Machine Operators | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Median age | 47 years | 40 years |
Female share of employment | 11% | 49% |
Education
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Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) | All Occupations | Paper Products Machine Operators |
---|---|---|
Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 12.2 | 1.6 |
Bachelor degree | 23.2 | 6.4 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 11.1 | 7.0 |
Certificate III/IV | 19.5 | 20.3 |
Year 12 | 15.9 | 27.7 |
Year 11 | 4.0 | 8.3 |
Year 10 and below | 9.7 | 22.5 |
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DownloadAustralian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
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