Flour Milling Technician (Excluding Development Engineers)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Food Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
A technical job that crushes and adjusts raw grains, manages and operates the flour milling process.
Description
Flour milling technicians operate and manage flour milling machines such as stone mills and roller mills using grains like wheat, corn, and rice as raw materials, adjusting powder fineness and moisture content to produce products. They handle a series of processes from raw material intake inspection to pre-processing, crushing, screening, blending, and packaging, and are responsible for quality control, hygiene management, and safety management. They also perform machine inspections and maintenance, troubleshooting, and production record creation, contributing to stable production and cost management.
Future Outlook
With improvements in food self-sufficiency rates domestically and internationally and the expansion of demand for health-oriented products, demand for flour milling technicians will remain stable. Advances in process optimization through advanced automation and IoT adoption will increase the value of personnel with data analysis and machine diagnostic skills.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / Meticulous / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Operator → Mid-level Technician → Site Leader → Manufacturing Department Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Flour Mill Operation / Machine Inspection and Maintenance / Particle Size Measurement / Quality Control / Safety and Hygiene Management
Recommended Skills
Line Improvement / PLC Control / Raw Material Procurement Management / Statistical Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high accuracy is required for fine particle size and moisture control. |
| Problem Solving | Because investigation and response to causes of machine troubles and quality fluctuations are necessary. |
Related Qualifications
- Dust Work Special Education
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
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