A professional who tends machines that automatically cut continuous rolls of paper into sheets of specified length, and fold and interlock them to form paper towels, toilet tissue, and napkins for dispensers or to package. Responsibilities include:

• Threads paper from parent roll through rollers and guides and tapes end to that of previous roll.
• Installs embossing rolls, and adjusts tucker, gripper, and feed rolls according to grade of paper and work order.
• Starts machine and observes operation to ensure uniform dispensing of glue, cutting, perforating, and folding of product.
• Lubricates machine and makes minor repairs, using handtools.
• May be designated according to type of machine as double-fold-machine operator; single-fold-machine operator; or according to article folded as folded-towel-machine operator; napkin-machine operator.