Tablet Press Worker (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)
せいじょうこう（いやくひんせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that manufactures tablets using active pharmaceutical ingredients or excipients with forming and tableting machines, and is responsible for mass production based on quality control.
Description
Tablet press workers handle processes such as weighing and mixing raw materials, granulation, tableting, and coating on pharmaceutical manufacturing lines. As operators, they operate and monitor forming machines, conduct sample inspections, respond to machine troubles, and perform recording and reporting tasks while complying with GMP (Pharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practice and Quality Control Standards) in a clean room environment. They also handle regular machine cleaning, maintenance inspections, and validation tasks to support safe and high-quality tablet manufacturing.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of generic pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceutical markets, demand for high-quality manufacturing operations is increasing. Although automation and robotization are advancing, the need for skilled operators remains high.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Clean Room Duty / Regular Hours with Overtime / Shift work / Standing Work
Career Path
Tableting Operator → Line Leader → Production Control Staff → Quality Administrator → Manufacturing Department Manager
Required Skills
Compliance with Clean Room Work Procedures / GMP / Sample Inspection / Tableting Machine Operation and Maintenance
Recommended Skills
Clean Room Work Experience / Equipment Maintenance / GMP Knowledge / QC Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high accuracy is required for quality control such as precise compounding, tableting pressure, and tablet appearance. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is prolonged standing work and handling of heavy objects in the clean room. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because manufacturing processes are standardized and originality is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Skills Certification
Aliases
- Tablet Manufacturing Worker
- Tablet Tableting Worker
Related Jobs
- Filling Worker
- Formulation Worker
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