{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:38:45.046Z","occupation":{"soc":"51-9196.00","title":"Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders","group":"Production","sector":"31-33","jobZone":2,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers the setup, operation, monitoring, quality inspection, and maintenance of paper goods production machinery in a manufacturing plant environment, from entry-level task execution through departmental leadership.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Machine start-up procedures — follow step-by-step under direct supervisor guidance on a paper goods production line.","Completed paper goods samples — inspect visually for obvious defects against a provided work order checklist.","Pressure roll tension controls — identify and adjust to basic settings under close technician supervision.","Machine malfunctions such as misfeeds or glue flow errors — recognize and report promptly to a lead operator.","Hand tools and basic power tools — select and use safely during guided disassembly tasks on assigned equipment.","Machine speed synchronization controls — observe and describe the relationship between components under trainer direction.","Production and processing terminology — apply foundational vocabulary when communicating status to supervisors on the shop floor.","Work orders and job specifications — read and reference to confirm correct material setup before each production run.","Safety protocols and personal protective equipment — follow without deviation during all machine operating tasks.","Document management software — enter basic production data into pre-built templates under supervisor instruction."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Completed paper goods output — examine routinely for dimensional and quality defects and make minor machine adjustments to correct problems.","Glue flow and paraffin temperature settings — monitor and regulate independently to maintain specification during standard production runs.","Pressure roll and component speed controls — adjust to synchronize machine operation with reduced oversight on familiar paper goods equipment.","Common malfunctions such as improper forming or pasteboard tension loss — diagnose and correct using established troubleshooting procedures.","Worn or broken machine parts — replace using hand and power tools following standard maintenance schedules.","Production time targets — manage personal workflow to meet output quotas while maintaining quality standards on the production floor.","Defect patterns and quality trends — track across shifts using spreadsheet software to support continuous improvement efforts.","Verbal status updates and shift handover information — communicate clearly and accurately to incoming operators and supervisors.","Near-vision inspection tasks — perform consistently with attention to detail to catch subtle surface or adhesion defects in finished goods.","Work order deviations and non-conformance events — document accurately in electronic logs using office suite software."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Full production runs across multiple paper goods machine types — operate autonomously, adjusting all variables to maintain quality and throughput.","Non-routine machine malfunctions including intermittent forming defects — diagnose root causes through systematic critical thinking and correct without supervisory assistance.","Machine tension, temperature, and speed parameters — optimize simultaneously to resolve complex interaction effects during demanding production conditions.","Comprehensive disassembly and reassembly procedures — execute independently, sourcing correct replacement parts and verifying proper function after repair.","Quality control analysis across an entire shift — conduct, identifying systemic defect trends and implementing corrective adjustments before output is compromised.","Production scheduling conflicts and competing priorities — resolve using sound time management across concurrent machine assignments.","Maintenance findings and quality deviations — report to engineering and management teams through clear oral and written communication.","Customer specifications and work order requirements — interpret accurately and translate into precise machine setup configurations for specialty paper goods runs.","Selective attention across multiple simultaneously running machines — sustain throughout a full shift to detect early warning signs of mechanical drift.","Graphics or desktop publishing software — use to prepare visual setup guides and defect reference sheets for production reference boards."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Machine setup standards and quality benchmarks — establish and formalize for the entire paper goods production department to ensure consistent output.","New operator training programs — design and deliver on-the-job, calibrating instruction pace to Job Zone 2 learners entering the production floor.","Equipment upgrade and preventive maintenance schedules — develop and champion to reduce unplanned downtime across the full machine fleet.","Complex production problems affecting multiple machine lines — lead cross-functional troubleshooting efforts, applying deep mechanical knowledge to achieve resolution.","Departmental quality control procedures — evaluate and revise systematically, incorporating defect data analysis to drive measurable process improvement.","Production capacity and shift resource allocation — plan and optimize at an organizational level to meet customer delivery commitments.","Safety culture and cautiousness practices — model and reinforce across all operators, ensuring departmental compliance with regulatory and internal standards.","Customer relationship management software — leverage to coordinate custom order specifications with production scheduling and communicate proactively with internal stakeholders.","Performance metrics and production reports — compile and present to plant management, translating floor-level data into strategic operational recommendations.","Continuous improvement initiatives — lead with perseverance across extended project timelines, sustaining team motivation and measuring tangible efficiency gains."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}