Refrigeration Machine Operator
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Refrigeration machine operators operate and monitor refrigeration machines in refrigeration and cold storage facilities, manage temperatures, perform daily inspections, and maintain stable low-temperature environments.
Description
Refrigeration machine operators start, stop, and adjust refrigeration equipment such as compressors and evaporators in refrigeration and cold storage facilities like food factories, pharmaceutical storage facilities, and warehouses. They monitor temperature and pressure using instrumentation devices. They conduct daily inspections, periodic maintenance, inspections and repairs during abnormalities, record management, and safety management, bearing responsibility for maintaining stable low-temperature environments. The work often involves shift duties in low-temperature settings, requiring technical expertise and physical stamina.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to increasing needs for low-temperature logistics and storage technologies for food and pharmaceuticals. Advances in energy-saving technologies and IoT remote monitoring systems will require enhanced data analysis and machine control capabilities.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Operating Operator → Senior Operator → Chief Operator → Equipment Maintenance Engineer → Production Management
Required Skills
Basic Instrumentation Equipment Operation / Basic Refrigeration Cycle Knowledge / Daily Inspection Maintenance / Temperature and Pressure Measurement Control
Recommended Skills
Basic PLC Control Knowledge / Blueprint Reading / English (Manual Reading) / Piping Diagram Understanding
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even minor temperature setting errors directly impact product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because work in low-temperature environments and heavy equipment operation require physical stamina. |
| Problem Solving | Rapid cause identification is necessary during equipment abnormalities or troubles. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine operations are the main focus, with little need for idea generation. |
Related Qualifications
- First-Class Refrigeration Engineer
- Second-Class Refrigeration Engineer
- Third-Class Refrigeration Engineer
Aliases
- Refrigeration Machine Operator
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