Canned Food Manufacturing Engineer
かんづめせいぞうぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Food Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
A technical position that manages and operates the entire manufacturing process from raw material selection for canned food to sterilization, filling, sealing, and packaging.
Description
Canned food manufacturing engineers handle a series of processes from raw material incoming inspection and pre-processing to operation of filling and sealing machines, management of sterilization processes through pressurization and heating, cooling, labeling, and packaging. To ensure product quality, they manage temperature, pressure, and sterilization time, and thoroughly implement hygiene management based on HACCP. They also monitor line operation status, perform troubleshooting during abnormalities, conduct routine equipment maintenance, and propose process improvements.
Future Outlook
With growing interest in food safety and diversifying consumer needs, the introduction of automation and labor-saving technologies is progressing. There is demand for constructing high-quality and efficient manufacturing processes, and the need for highly specialized engineers is expected to increase.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Full-time / Line Work / Shift
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Process Management Staff → Production Line Leader → Senior Manufacturing Engineer → Production Technology Engineer
Required Skills
Canned Food Manufacturing Machine Operation / Hygiene Management / Machine Maintenance / Quality Inspection / Temperature and Pressure Management
Recommended Skills
Forklift Operation Skills / HACCP Knowledge / IoT Sensor Utilization / Statistical Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is required to not miss subtle quality variations. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Standing work and repetitive tasks require physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there is a lot of simple measurement and little advanced mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- HACCP Leader
Aliases
- Canned Food Line Engineer
- Canned Food Manufacturing Operator
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