Oil and Fat Product Manufacturing Technician (Excluding Production Technicians)
ゆしせいひんせいぞうぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Chemical Product Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
Technician who manufactures products such as edible oils, margarine, shortening, and industrial fats and oils from raw fat and oil materials, and performs operation management, quality control, and improvement for each process.
Description
Oil and fat product manufacturing technicians receive raw materials such as soybeans and rapeseeds, handle oil separation by pressing and solvent extraction, refining processes such as degumming, neutralization, decolorization, and deodorization, product design by hydrogenation or fractionation, and final blending and filling. They manage the operation of manufacturing equipment, perform regular maintenance, conduct quality inspections via sample collection, manage safety and hygiene, and aim to maintain product specifications and optimize yield. They also improve manufacturing conditions based on analysis of process data and engage in the development of new products and processes in response to consumer needs and legal regulations.
Future Outlook
With the increasing demand for health-oriented and environmentally considerate products, there is a growing trend toward greater demand for expertise among developers and manufacturing technicians of high-functional fats and oils and biofuel oils.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Cooperative / Improvement-oriented / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Quality Control Supervisor → Production Technician → Factory Manager → Research and Development Technician
Required Skills
Analytical instrument operation / Manufacturing equipment operation and inspection / Operation management of oil and fat extraction and refining processes / Quality inspection / Safety and health management
Recommended Skills
Food safety management (HACCP) / PLC control / Process optimization / Reading English technical documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High precision is required because trace impurities affect quality. |
| Problem Solving | It is necessary to quickly identify the causes of manufacturing troubles or quality abnormalities and take countermeasures. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Training
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B, Type 4)
Aliases
- Oil and Fat Manufacturing Technician
- Oil and Fat Operator
- Oil and Fat Technician
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