Hydrolysis Worker (Soap Manufacturing, Fat Processing)
かすいぶんかいこう（せっけんせいぞう、ゆしかこう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that hydrolyzes fats and oils to manufacture products such as soap and glycerin. Involves plant operation and management, and control of chemical reactions.
Description
Hydrolysis workers add water or catalysts to raw fats and oils, operate and manage the decomposition reaction under appropriate temperature and pH conditions to obtain products such as soap and glycerin. They handle feeding raw materials into reaction tanks, monitoring temperature and pressure, agitation control, process management such as neutralization, washing, filtration, and drying, quality inspection, and safety and hygiene management. This also includes equipment inspection and maintenance, as well as data recording and reporting necessary to meet product specifications.
Future Outlook
With increasing demand for environmentally friendly oil cycles and biomass products, stable job openings are expected. Advances in plant operation management through the introduction of IoT and automation technologies.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Diligent / Good Team Player / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Full-time / Indoor Work / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Junior Operator → Senior Operator → Line Leader → Production Manager → Plant Engineer
Required Skills
Plant Operation Management / Quality Inspection / Safety and Hygiene Management / Temperature pH Control
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Chemical Processes / Data Recording and Reporting / Environmental Regulation Knowledge / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even small measurement errors or temperature changes greatly affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy raw materials. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine tasks with little need for creative thinking. |
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Aliases
- Fat Hydrolysis Operator
- Soap Manufacturing Operator
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