Oil Extractor (Animal and Vegetable Oil Manufacturing)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that extracts and refines oils and fats from seeds, fruits, fish, etc., of plants and animals, processing them into suitable forms for food, industrial use, etc.
Description
Oil extractors extract oils and fats from seeds such as rapeseed, soybeans, and cottonseeds, as well as fish and animal raw materials, to produce oils and fats suitable for food, soap, cosmetics raw materials, etc. After cleaning, heating, and crushing the raw materials, oils and fats are extracted using presses or solvent extraction equipment, and then refined through processes such as decolorization, deodorization, dewaxing, and filtration to stabilize quality. They handle a wide range of tasks including operating production lines, adjusting and maintaining equipment, managing processes such as temperature and pressure, quality inspection through sampling, and hygiene and safety management. They work in teams to produce efficiently and safely, supporting stable supply.
Future Outlook
With increasing demand for health-oriented and plant-derived raw materials, and stricter regulations on quality and safety, advanced process management skills and abilities to introduce automated equipment will be required.
Personality Traits
Good teamwork / High safety awareness / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Manufacturing Line / Shift Work / Standing Work / Team Work
Career Path
Manufacturing Staff → Line Leader → Manufacturing Manager → Factory Maintenance Staff → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Hygiene management / Operation of oil and fat manufacturing equipment / Press machine and extractor adjustment / Quality inspection / Safety and hygiene knowledge / Temperature and pressure management
Recommended Skills
Energy management / Equipment maintenance knowledge / Food safety management / Forklift operation / HACCP knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even small amounts of impurities affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical strength for standing work and handling heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work is mainly based on manuals, and new ideas are not often required. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Forklift Operation Training
Aliases
- Oil Refiner
- Oil and Fat Extractor
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