Rough Tea Dryer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Rough tea dryers are specialists responsible for adjusting moisture in rough tea and performing mechanical drying in the tea manufacturing process, maintaining quality suitable for the next process.
Description
Rough tea dryers are specialists who dry rough tea leaves to an appropriate moisture content as part of the tea manufacturing process. They operate dryers, adjust temperature and humidity, set drying times, and collect and record quality inspection samples for each process. Maintenance inspections, cleaning of machines, and compliance with safety and hygiene rules are also important tasks. To ensure uniform quality, they optimize conditions based on work records and supply tea leaves in a state suitable for the next processes such as firing and finishing.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of the high-value tea leaf market, the demand for quality-focused drying technicians is expected to remain stable. Additionally, the introduction of energy-saving equipment and automation technologies will advance, requiring higher-level machine operation skills.
Personality Traits
Can pay attention to details / Has cooperativeness / Has patience
Work Style
Career Path
Tea Manufacturer → Quality Control Staff → Factory Supervisor → Manufacturing Line Manager
Required Skills
Quality Inspection / Tea Manufacturing Machine Operation / Temperature and Humidity Management / Work Record Creation
Recommended Skills
Boiler Operation and Maintenance / Hygiene Management / Machine Maintenance / Safety and Hygiene Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because subtle differences in drying degree directly affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is less emphasized than adherence to standardized procedures. |
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