As an Absorbent Pad Machine Operator, you will need to master following:

• manufacture nonwoven staple products
• types of polymers

More generally, an absorbent pad machine operator is also versed in:

• adhesives
• monitor automated machines
• monitor conveyor belt
• perform test run
• quality standards
• set up the controller of a machine
• supply machine
• troubleshoot
• wear appropriate protective gear
• work safely with machines

It also helps to know the following:

• monitor paper reel
• nonwoven machine technology
• operate compression rollers
• operate die-cut machines
• operate electric embossing press
• operate fluff pulp mixing machine
• operate paper folding machine
• operate rotary vacuum-drum filter
• prepare wood production reports
• test absorbency
• carry out work-related measurements
• check quality of raw materials
• consult technical resources
• inspect quality of products
• keep records of work progress
• measure materials
• monitor gauge
• perform machine maintenance
• record production data for quality control
• report defective manufacturing materials
• tend packaging machines