Benefits of becoming a paper mill operator:
- High salary. Depending upon industry and location, generally entry-level paper mill operators make $13.00 to $20.00 per hour. After a few years of experience generally the pay range is $18.00 to $30.00/hr.
- Stable employment. Paper mill operators are rarely laid off.
- Employment portability. Paper mills are found in many regions of the United States.
- Career enhancement potential. Many entry-level paper mill workers eventually make their way into supervisory and management positions.
- Better benefits. Generally paper mills have above-average benefits for workers.
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FEATURES
The nationally recognized Paper Mill Operations online course will prepare you for an entry-level career as a Paper Mill Operator. In the United States there are hundreds of paper manufacturing facilities. These facilities 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. This online certificate program is offered in partnership with Gatlin Education Services.
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TOPIC HIGHLIGHTS
This is a comprehensive course and consists of a number of learning modules. Each of the modules addresses a specific scope and consists of an on-line test. The pass mark for the tests is 70% - however the students are allowed to take the tests a number of times. This course consists of the following modules:
- Basic Hazard Communication
- Basic Safety
- Basic Lockout-Tagout
- Math 1000: Basic Math 1
- Math 2000: Basic Math 2
- Math2500: Basic Math 3
- Applied Physics 1
- Applied Physics 2
- Applied Physics 3
- Heat Exchangers
- Lubrication and Bearings
- Electrical Safety
- Electricity for Operators and Technicians
- Industrial Valves
- Compressed Air
- How to Read Process Drawings
- Basic Process Instrumentation and Control
- Pump Fundamentals
- Centrifugal Pumps - Operation
- Introduction to Pulp and Paper Manufacturing
- Wet End Operations 1
- Wet End Operations 2
- Dry End Operations
- Winder Operations
- Environment Protection
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CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
A 70% or better must be achieved in order to receive a Certificate of Completion.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- 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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PDF BROCHURE
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Students should have basic keyboarding and computer skills, and be comfortable navigating the Internet. They must also have e-mailing capabilities. Students should have a high school diploma or equivalent.
The intended audience for this program is people who seek entry-level employment in paper mills.
PC REQUIREMENTS
The following components are required for the student to complete the online portion of the course:
- Computer running Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, or Windows 95/98
- Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
- Access to the Internet - high speed preferred
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Max Ansari MSEE P.Eng. a professional engineer, is the online instructor for this course. He has extensive experience as professor in the process technology department at one of the largest community colleges in the country. Max also has extensive engineering, operational and adult training experience in pulp/paper mills, oil refineries, and power plants.
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1. How do I register for a Gatlin online course?
Please contact our office on the Fairfax campus in Northern Virginia (NOVA) or call 703-993-2113. Click here for more information or to download a copy of the registration form.
2. How much do Gatlin online courses cost?
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University, please click here.
3. Why do I have to take Gatlin courses through a participating school?
Gatlin does not offer courses directly to the public. They partner with major colleges and universities to offer their programs.
4. Do I have to travel to register for or to attend a Gatlin online course?
All Gatlin courses are delivered entirely online, you do not have to go to a class or travel to a school. If you are unable to visit our office on the Fairfax campus in Northern Virginia (NOVA), please contact us at 703-993-2113 or click here for more information or to register for a course.
5. How long does it take to complete a Gatlin course?
All of our Gatlin courses are asynchronous. You can start and finish the course at
your own pace. Most courses are designed to be completed within 180 days. You may request an extension if you think
you will need more time to complete a course (fees may apply). Please contact us at 703-993-2113 or
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6. Do I have to buy additional materials?
Please refer to the green Included Materials box located on the upper right hand side of this page. If materials are included in this course, they will be shipped by Gatlin to you via UPS ground service after you have registered for a course.
7. Can I get financial aid for Gatlin courses?
Gatlin courses are non-credit and therefore are not eligible for Federal Student Aid. However there are a number of loan programs that can be used to fund your course. Click here to view a list of these options or call 703-993-2113 for more information. Gatlin also provides a loan opportunity
for students (www.collegeloanapplication.com).
8. What happens when I complete the course?
If you obtain a final passing grade of 70% or greater in a course, we will award you
a George Mason University certificate of completion.
9. Who will be my instructor?
Each student is paired up with a facilitator for one-on-one interaction. The facilitator will be available (by e-mail) to answer any questions you may have and to provide feedback on your performance. Facilitators are all successful working professionals in the fields in which they teach.
10. What are the system requirements in order to take an online course?
Please see the "PC requirements" section listed for individual courses.
11. When can I start the course?
Registrations are rolling. Please send us your registration form at the time you wish to start your course. Registrations take five to seven business days to process.
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