Lubricating Oil Additive Manufacturing
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that manufactures products by blending, mixing, and refining various additives to improve the performance of lubricating oils.
Description
Lubricating oil additive manufacturers productize chemical additives aimed at reducing friction, improving wear resistance and rust prevention, through processes such as weighing raw materials, mixing, reaction control, purification, and dispersion processing. They handle operation and monitoring of production lines, quality inspections (such as viscosity measurement and spectroscopic analysis), process improvements, safety and health management, and cleaning and disposal of used containers. They are required to carry out manufacturing accurately and safely in accordance with prescribed manufacturing procedures and work standard documents.
Future Outlook
Along with stable demand for lubricating oils for automobiles and industrial machinery, demand for additive manufacturing will remain steady. Needs for development and manufacturing of low-friction, high-performance additives are expected to increase due to strengthened environmental regulations and EV adoption.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Good Team Player / High Safety Awareness / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Group Leader / Shift Leader → Production Management → Quality Control Staff → Process Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer
Required Skills
Blending and Mixing Operations / Instrumentation Operation / Quality Control Methods (QC) / Safety and Health Management / Weighing and Measuring Techniques
Recommended Skills
English Reading (Chemical Literature) / Knowledge of Analytical Instruments (GC, HPLC) / Manufacturing Site Improvement / PLC Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even small weighing errors or poor mixing can greatly affect product performance. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work mainly follows standard procedures, with few opportunities for generating new ideas. |
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