Oil Extraction Technician (Excluding Development Engineers)
さいゆぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Other Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
Oil Extraction Technicians are manufacturing technical professionals who extract oils and fats from seeds, nuts, etc., using mechanical and solvent methods, refine and adjust them, and maintain product quality.
Description
Oil Extraction Technicians extract oils and fats from raw materials such as soybeans, rapeseeds, and sunflower seeds using presses and solvent extraction equipment, and manufacture products through refining processes such as decolorization and deodorization. They handle production line operation monitoring, temperature and pressure management, extraction efficiency optimization, quality inspection, equipment maintenance and inspection, and safety and health management, ensuring stable production and high quality.
Future Outlook
With the advancement of automation and digitalization, demand for equipment monitoring and control technologies is increasing. Stable demand is anticipated due to health-oriented trends and the expanding market for plant-derived oils and fats.
Personality Traits
Can pay attention to details / Has a strong sense of responsibility / Has cooperativeness / Has patience
Work Style
Compliance with Safety Procedures / Factory Floor Work / Shift
Career Path
Oil Pressing Operator → Shift Leader → Line Chief → Process Engineer → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Daily Inspections and Simple Maintenance / Machine Operation and Monitoring (Presses and Extraction Equipment) / Process Control / Quality Inspection / Safety and Health Management
Recommended Skills
Knowledge of Organic Solvent Handling / PLC Automatic Control / Process Improvement / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention is required to ensure quality and prevent foreign matter contamination. |
| Problem Solving | To analyze causes and implement measures during equipment troubles or decreases in extraction efficiency. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Supervisor
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B Type 4)
Aliases
- Edible Oil Manufacturing Technician
- Oil Pressing Technician
- Oil and Fat Extraction Technician
- Oil and Fat Manufacturing Operator
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