Alcohol Production Technician
あるこーるせいさんぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Chemical Product Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
Specialist who technically manages and optimizes the entire manufacturing process of alcohol products, from raw material receiving to fermentation, distillation, and quality control.
Description
Alcohol production technicians oversee and operate multi-stage manufacturing processes, including raw material selection and processing, yeast culturing, fermentation tank management, distillation and purification, analytical testing, and cleaning and hygiene management. They use process control devices and analytical instruments to strictly manage temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, etc., ensuring consistent product quality and safety. They also conduct tests and data analysis for new product development, process improvements, and cost optimization, and implement hygiene and record management based on legal regulations and HACCP.
Future Outlook
Diverse product demand is increasing due to health trends and the craft beer and local sake boom. Smart factory transformation using IoT and AI is advancing, increasing needs for automation and quality stabilization, while the introduction of robots and remote monitoring technologies is accelerating to address labor shortages.対応 to environmental load reduction and sustainability will become even more important in the future.
Personality Traits
Curious and inquisitive / Meticulous and methodical / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Night shifts / On-site at factory / Shift work / Team work
Career Path
Production Operator → Production Technician → Senior Technician → Manufacturing Department Manager → Research and Development Manager
Required Skills
Analytical Instrument Operation / Bioprocess Control / Fermentation Process Management / Hygiene Management (CIP) / Microbial Culture / Quality Management
Recommended Skills
English Literature Reading / HACCP / PLC Programming / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because quality control and accuracy of measurement values are required. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because adaptation to new technologies and new yeasts is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical strength is needed for equipment maintenance and raw material transportation, etc. |
| Problem Solving | Necessary for identifying causes and responding to fermentation troubles. |
Related Qualifications
- First-Class Brewing Technician
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Second-Class Brewing Technician
Aliases
- Brewing Technician
- Fermentation Technician
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