Raw Oil and Fat Refining Worker (Hardened Oil Manufacturing)
げんりょうゆしせいせいこう（こうかあぶらせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Factory worker who manufactures hardened oil through chemical processes such as hydrogenation reactions using vegetable oils or animal oils as raw materials.
Description
The Raw Oil and Fat Refining Worker (Hardened Oil Manufacturing) is responsible for charging reaction tanks with raw vegetable or animal oils and carrying out the hardening process by converting unsaturated fatty acids into saturated fatty acids using hydrogenation catalysts. They strictly manage temperature and pressure during the reaction, and after the reaction, perform refining processes such as decolorization, deodorization, and filtration to produce hardened oil of quality suited to uses such as food or industrial applications. Equipment inspections and cleaning to ensure safety and quality, as well as creating work records, are also important.
Future Outlook
Demand for oil and fat products such as food, cosmetics, and biofuels is stable, and while labor reduction through automation technology is progressing, demand for personnel capable of handling advanced quality control and new application development is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
High Safety Awareness / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Plant Operator → Senior Operator → Line Leader → Production Management → Plant Manager
Required Skills
High-Pressure Gas Handling Knowledge / Hydrogenation Reaction / Oil and Fat Chemistry / Process Control Equipment Operation
Recommended Skills
English Literature Reading / Equipment Maintenance / Statistical Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to strictly manage temperature and pressure in the refining process to maintain quality. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Manufacturing procedures are standardized in manuals, so original creativity and ingenuity are not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Hazardous Materials Handler Class B Type 4
- High-Pressure Gas Manufacturing Safety Officer
Aliases
- Hardened Oil Manufacturing Worker
- Oil and Fat Plant Operator
- Oil and Fat Refining Worker
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