A professional who operates shredding and filtering equipment and pumps to process woodpulp into alkali cellulose. Respnsibilities include:

• Mounts roll of woodpulp sheeting on unwind stand, and inserts end of roll into shredder.
• Monitors recording and controlling instruments, and presses buttons and turns valves to regulate speed of pumps and flow of materials through caustic treatment and filtering process.
• Inspects filters and filter presses, and cleans equipment, using water hose.
• Records production figures.
• May operate lift truck to convey pulp rolls from storage area to shredding room.