Paper Converting Machine Operators

(NOC 9435)

in All Manufacturing and Utilities

Paper converting machine operators use machines that make and assemble paper products like paper bags, containers, boxes, envelopes and similar articles. They work for paper products manufacturing companies.

Job Outlook

Undetermined

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  • Estimate change in employment not available for this occupation.
  • Estimate 0 openings due to growth and retirements, 2021-2023
  • Estimate rate of unemployment not available for this occupation.

Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities

  • Estimate 435 employment change, 2021-2023
  • Estimate 1945 openings due to growth and retirements, 2021-2023
  • Estimate rate of unemployment not available for these occupation.

Hourly Pay

$17.00

Minimum

$22.00

Median

$33.00

Maximum

Annual Pay

N/A

Minimum

$53,954

Median

N/A

Maximum

Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities

Hourly Pay

$14.00

Minimum

$20.80

Median

$33.00

Maximum

Annual Pay

$6,056

Minimum

$30,111

Median

$70,518

Maximum

About the job

Nature of work

Paper converting machine operators use machines that make and assemble paper products like paper bags, containers, boxes, envelopes and similar articles. They work for paper products manufacturing companies.

Job duties

Paper converting machine operators:

  • Use machines that cut, fold, glue or clip paper and cardboard to make boxes, corrugated cartons and other articles.
  • Use machines that glue paper to cardboard and cut it into required lengths.
  • Use machines that press paper to form drinking cups and other containers.
  • Use machines that cut, glue and fold paper to make envelopes or paper bags.
  • Use other paper converting machines to form products like paper tubes, cards, paper towels or diapers.
  • Clean and lubricate machine and perform routine maintenance.
  • Set up machines.

Sample job titles

  • box maker operator
  • carton forming machine operator
  • core maker
  • envelope maker operator
  • paper bag machine operator
  • paper box machine operator

Skills

  • You should be responsible, alert, and in good physical health. Coordination, agility, and mechanical ability are important. You must be able to follow directions and carry out instructions given by a supervisor.

Job requirements

  • High school is necessary.
  • Several weeks of on-the-job training are provided.
  • Experience as a labourer within the same company may be necessary.

Other considerations

  • These are largely rural jobs, and self-employment is not common. There is some movement between jobs in this group.

By the numbers

Quick look

85

employed in 2016

88.2%

employed full-time

0.0%

self employed

17.6%
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82.4%
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51.3

median age

Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities

15,275

employed in 2016

83.2%

employed full-time

3.2%

self employed

27.6%
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72.4%
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44.7

median age

Where will I likely work?

52.9%

Halifax

N/A
23.5%

Annapolis Valley

N/A
11.8%

North Shore

N/A
11.8%

Cape Breton

N/A

Compared to: All NS Occupations

47.0%

Halifax

15.6%

North Shore

12.9%

Annapolis Valley

12.7%

Cape Breton

11.8%

Southern

Top Industries of Employment

88.2%

Manufacturing

11.8%

Information and cultural industries

What is the age of Employment?

53.0%

45-54

20.0%

15-24

13.0%

55-64

13.0%

35-44

Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities

24.5%

45-54

20.8%

55-64

19.3%

35-44

16.5%

25-34

15.0%

15-24

Top levels of education

47.1%

High school

$48,447 median annual income
47.1%

Less than high school

$60,559 median annual income
11.8%

College Diploma

N/A

Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities

38.1%

High school

$28,505 median annual income
23.3%

Less than high school

$19,224 median annual income
19.9%

College Diploma

$38,781 median annual income
12.2%

Trade Certification

$43,975 median annual income
4.5%

Bachelor

$39,715 median annual income

Education & training

High School Diploma or Equivalent

High School Program

Adults without a high school diploma can contact the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) for tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL oversees adult education programs in Nova Scotia. NSSAL partners with the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations to deliver programs. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED.

Institutions providing this program

Universite Sainte-Anne

Pointe-de-l'Église, NS

Nova Scotia Community College

Various, NS

Adult High Schools

Various, NS

Community Learning Organizations

Various, NS

Employment requirements & contacts

No regulating bodies were found under this occupation profile

Contacts

Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration, Occupational Health and Safety Division
Halifax, NS
Forest Products Association of Canada
Ottawa, ON

Additional resources

There are no additional resources for this occupation.