Seafood Processing Technician (Excluding Development Technicians)
すいさんぶつかこうぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Food Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
A technical job that processes fish and shellfish using methods such as drying, freezing, salting, and canning to ensure product safety and quality.
Description
Seafood processing technicians select processing methods suited to the characteristics of seafood and supervise and operate processes such as drying, freezing, salting, and canning. They perform quality control and hygiene management from raw material procurement to product shipment, maintaining manufacturing processes in compliance with laws and standards. They also handle inspection and maintenance of processing equipment, production efficiency improvements, and employee guidance. By incorporating the latest HACCP methods and technological trends, they support the production of safe, high-value-added seafood processed products.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of seafood demand both domestically and internationally, the importance of production technology for safe, high-value-added processed products is increasing. The introduction of automation and smart factories is progressing, and efficiency improvements through technological innovation are expected.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Hygiene-conscious / Meticulous / Physically fit / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory work / Indoor work / Shift work / Standing work / Team work
Career Path
On-site Operator → Process Manager → Quality Control Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Hygiene Management (HACCP) / Machine Operation / Quality Inspection / Temperature Control
Recommended Skills
Equipment Maintenance / Production Process Improvement / Statistical Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is necessary to prevent microbial contamination and foreign matter inclusion. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to frequent handling of heavy raw materials and long hours of standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | High creativity is not required as it follows existing processing methods. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Primarily involves manufacturing records and weighing tasks, so advanced mathematical analysis is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Fish and Shellfish Processing Technician
- Seafood Processing Technician
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