Oil Extractor (Animal and Vegetable Oils and Fats Manufacturing)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that extracts oils and fats from seeds and fruits of plants and animals using methods such as steam pressure or solvent extraction, and performs mechanical operations up to the refining, decolorization, and deodorization processes.
Description
Oil extractors are occupations that efficiently extract and refine oils and fats from raw materials such as soybeans, rapeseeds, and coconuts. They operate and monitor processes including raw material pretreatment, steam pressure extraction or organic solvent extraction, degassing, decolorization, deodorization, and filtration. They adjust temperature, pressure, and concentration for each process to ensure quality. They conduct analytical tests such as acid value and peroxide value on products, and also handle machine maintenance, cleaning, and safety management.
Future Outlook
While stable demand is expected due to increasing health consciousness and demand for plant-derived oils, automation and the introduction of continuous production equipment are progressing, requiring advanced skills.
Personality Traits
Good team player / High safety awareness / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Operator → Senior Operator → Process Engineer → Production Supervisor → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Machine Adjustment and Cleaning / Operation and Maintenance of Oil Extraction Equipment / Quality Inspection / Safety and Health Management
Recommended Skills
Forklift Operation / HACCP・GMP Knowledge / Maintenance Technology / Troubleshooting
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small foreign matter contamination or measurement errors directly affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of handling of heavy objects and standing work. |
| Problem Solving | Because rapid identification of causes is required in cases of machine troubles or quality fluctuations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because work is performed following existing procedures. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Training
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Category B, Type 4)
Aliases
- Oil and Fat Extraction Worker
- Oil and Fat Manufacturing Worker
Related Jobs
- Edible Oil Manufacturing Worker
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- Oil and Fat Refining Worker