Soft Drink Manufacturing Technician
せいりょういんりょうせいぞうぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Food Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
A technical position in the soft drink manufacturing process, handling everything from raw material blending to sterilization, filling, and quality inspection.
Description
Soft drink manufacturing technicians manage and operate manufacturing processes such as raw material blending, heat sterilization, and carbonation injection in beverage factories. They thoroughly manage product hygiene (HACCP), maintain quality through Brix, pH, and microbial testing. They also handle troubleshooting on production lines, simple equipment maintenance, cleaning (CIP) operations, and strive to improve production efficiency, cost management, and ensure safety and hygiene. They may also be involved in small-batch prototyping for new product development and equipment introduction planning.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to growing health consciousness and demand for new flavors. Advancements in automation and IoT will require enhanced production efficiency and quality management.
Personality Traits
Adaptable / Good team player / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Leader → Production Technology Engineer → Quality Control Supervisor → Factory Manager → Plant Manager
Required Skills
Equipment Maintenance / Hygiene Management (HACCP) / Production Equipment Operation / Production Management / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
Automatic Control (PLC) / Food Engineering / Reading English Technical Literature / Statistical Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precision in recipe and temperature/pressure management directly affects quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects in the factory. |
| Problem Solving | Because rapid identification of causes and countermeasures are required when troubles occur on the production line. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B, Type 4)
Aliases
- Beverage Manufacturing Technician
- Soft Drink Manufacturing Technician
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