Noodle Machine Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Noodle machine workers operate noodle-making machines in factories to mass-produce noodles, while also performing daily inspections and maintenance of the machines, quality control, and hygiene management.
Description
Noodle machine workers mix flour and water, age the dough, set temperatures and pressures, and operate automatic extruders and forming/cutting devices to mass-produce noodles. They monitor the production line's operation and make adjustments or simple repairs if issues arise. They perform regular cleaning, lubrication, and parts replacement inspections and maintenance, conduct hygiene management based on the Food Sanitation Act, and perform product quality inspections. They manage production records and machine logs, and are responsible for inspecting safety devices. They work as a team to operate the line according to production plans, and participate in machine maintenance and 5S activities.
Future Outlook
With diversifying consumer preferences and growing health consciousness, high-value-added and automated production of fresh noodles and instant noodles is expected to advance. Against the backdrop of labor shortages, demand for noodle machine workers with machine maintenance and IoT skills is expected to increase due to the need for efficiency improvements and related technologies and data analysis skills.
Personality Traits
Good team player / High safety awareness / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Rotating Shifts / Shifts / Standing Work / Team Work
Career Path
Noodle Machine Operator → Line Leader → Production Manager → Quality Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Hygiene Management / Machine Maintenance / Measurement / Noodle Machine Operation / Production Record Creation / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
5S and Hygiene Management / Forklift Operation Skill / IoT System Utilization / Machine Maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary to maintain the quality and hygiene of noodles, noticing even small changes. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical stamina due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects. |
| Problem Solving | To quickly resolve machine malfunctions and production line issues. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Noodle Machine Operator
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