Pill Making Worker (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized profession that weighs and mixes raw materials to manufacture pills (tablets/capsules). Operates and monitors production lines based on GMP to ensure quality and safety.
Description
The pill making worker is a job responsible for the manufacturing processes of pharmaceutical pills (tablets/capsules). Starting from weighing and mixing raw materials, operates tablet presses and capsule filling machines for forming, and performs coating and packaging as necessary. Complies with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) in cleanrooms, creates manufacturing records, and handles cleaning and sterilization of equipment. Required to balance production efficiency and product quality.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to the aging population and expansion of the pharmaceutical market. As production efficiency improves through automation and IoT, skills in equipment management and data analysis will become increasingly important.
Personality Traits
Has hygiene awareness / Precise and courteous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Cleanroom / Pharmaceutical factory employment / Shift work / Uniform required
Career Path
Pill Making Operator → Team Leader → Manufacturing Manager → Quality Assurance Responsible → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Capsule filling machine operation / Cleanroom work procedures / Creation and management of manufacturing records / Tablet press operation and maintenance / Understanding of GMP standards
Recommended Skills
Equipment maintenance / Formulation process improvement techniques / Reading English literature / Statistical quality control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required because even minute errors can affect product quality. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Processes are standardized, and adherence to procedures is emphasized more than creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Basic weighing is necessary, but advanced quantitative analysis is handled by specialized departments. |
Related Qualifications
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Manager
Aliases
- Formulation Worker
- Pill Manufacturing Worker
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- Formulation Technician
- Granule Manufacturing Worker
- Tablet Manufacturing Worker