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HSX1978X Paper Mill Operations

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Course Description

This nationally recognized Paper Mill Operations training course and online program will prepare you for an entry-level position as a Paper Mill Operator. In the United States there are hundreds of paper manufacturing facilities. These plants are operated by Paper Mill Operators. These operators are highly paid and enjoy a stable work environment. There is an ongoing need for entry-level personnel. Generally, paper mill operators enter the workforce in entry-level positions and work their way up - sometimes to senior management positions. Currently a large portion of the workforce is retiring - creating a critical shortage of technical workers for many years to come. 400 hours.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

  • Operate a paper mill with safety as the prime consideration
  • Monitor instrumentation and the operation of equipment
  • Make adjustments to keep system process variables such as flows, temperatures and pressures within acceptable ranges
  • Detect potential and actual problems and take corrective action to prevent the interruption of system operations
  • Analyze operational trends and take corrective actions
  • Use standard operating procedures to start/stop production equipment
  • Maintain communication with other operators, maintenance and the management

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Course Fee: $2,895

To register, or for more information, contact the Division of Extended Learning at 1-800-NAT-UNIV ext. 8600.

Prerequisite

Basic knowledge of computers and the Internet.

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