Grain Milling Technician (Excluding Development Technicians)
せいこくぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Food Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
Manufacturing technical position that processes raw unhulled rice (momi) into polished rice and other products. Responsible for operating and managing production equipment and quality control.
Description
Grain milling technicians receive unhulled rice transported from farmers or collectors, and operate and manage specialized equipment such as husking machines, rice milling machines, and color sorting machines to manufacture polished rice and various grain products. They aim to improve raw material yield and maintain quality while complying with food hygiene and safety standards and production plans. They monitor and address foreign matter contamination and machine troubles during production, and also perform daily process improvement proposals and equipment maintenance.
Future Outlook
Demand is stable due to the need for stable supply of agricultural, forestry, and fishery products. With the introduction of IoT and automation, there is a trend toward requiring skills in remote monitoring and data analysis.
Personality Traits
Excellent Observation Skills / Good Team Player / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
On-site Work / Shift including Night Shifts / Uniform/Work Clothes Required
Career Path
Operator → Grain Milling Technician → Chief Technician → Production Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Food Hygiene Management / Grain Processing Equipment Operation / Production Management Record Keeping / Quality Inspection Analysis
Recommended Skills
English (Manual Reading) / Equipment Maintenance / HACCP・ISO22000 Knowledge / PLC・Machine Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to maintain high quality without missing the condition of the grains or impurities. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the main duties involve maintaining standardized processes. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
Aliases
- Grain Processing Technician
- Rice Milling Technician
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