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name: pulp-grader
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'pulp grader' (also: pulp tester, pulp and paper qaulity tester, pulp quality tester, pulp and paper tester, pulp and paper quality grader, pulp and paper grader). Use when the user asks for typical pulp grader work such as: typical pulp grader responsibilities"
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# Pulp Grader

Pulp graders grade paper pulp based on a number of possible criteria, such as pulping process, raw materials, bleaching methods, yield, and fibre length.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- apply health and safety standards
- apply safety management
- conduct performance tests
- define data quality criteria
- define quality standards
- ensure public safety and security
- grade pulp
- inspect quality of products
- lead inspections
- maintain test equipment
- monitor manufacturing quality standards
- monitor pulp quality
- operate precision measuring equipment
- oversee quality control
- perform laboratory tests

## Hot technologies

- Adobe Acrobat
- Atlassian JIRA
- C
- Extensible markup language XML
- Hypertext markup language HTML
- JavaScript
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft ASP.NET
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/3594efa8-cd69-411e-a345-d88ba756b758), O*NET 30.3 (19-4099.01, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*