Kneader (Paint and Pigment Manufacturing)
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that weighs raw materials for paints and pigments, kneads and disperses them using stirrers or ball mills, adjusts viscosity and color tone, and manufactures products.
Description
The Kneader (Paint and Pigment Manufacturing) weighs resins, pigments, solvents, and other main components of paints and pigments in specified ratios and mixes them using stirrers or ball mills. It sets kneading conditions (time, temperature, rotation speed) to achieve a uniform dispersion state and checks quality using viscometers and color difference meters. Work is centered on production lines or batch production methods, requiring machine operation, management of production records, and adherence to safety and hygiene procedures.
Future Outlook
With increasing demand for low-VOC paints and water-based pigments in response to environmental regulations, the value of personnel skilled in quality control, energy-saving, and environmentally responsive technologies will rise.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Line operator → Group leader/Leader → Manufacturing engineer → Quality control technician → Plant engineer
Required Skills
Ball mill operation / Production record creation / Quality inspection / Raw material weighing and formulation / Viscosity measurement and control
Recommended Skills
Basic chemistry knowledge / Forklift Operation Skills Training / Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B, Category 4) / Safety and hygiene knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High precision is required for formulation ratios and quality inspections. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Frequent handling of heavy objects, standing work, and long hours of machine operation. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily involves following work procedures rather than product development, so little creativity is required. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B, Category 4)
Aliases
- Kneading operator
- Paint manufacturing worker
- Pigment manufacturing worker
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