Tofu Production Equipment Operator
とうふせいぞうせつびおぺれーたー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves operating and monitoring equipment for each process from soy milk preparation using soybeans as raw material to coagulation, forming, and packaging, to maintain product quality and production efficiency.
Description
Tofu production equipment operators operate and monitor a series of equipment from soybean intake to raw material preparation, boiling, coagulation, forming, and packaging, maintaining product quality and production efficiency. They use various sensors and control devices to monitor temperature, pressure, pH, etc., and promptly adjust and handle abnormalities when detected. They also perform daily machine cleaning and inspections, simple maintenance, and hygiene management and record-keeping in accordance with the Food Sanitation Act. Important tasks include line startup and shutdown according to production plans, management of manufacturing history, quality inspections, and defective product handling.
Future Outlook
With growing health and domestic product orientations, tofu demand remains stable. As equipment automation and labor-saving measures advance, the value of operators skilled in machine operation and maintenance increases. To address labor shortages and improve quality, smart factory transformations utilizing IoT and AI will become the future trend.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Meticulous / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Operator → Process Leader → Production Management → Quality Management → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Hygiene Management Procedures / Machine Operation / Manufacturing Record Creation / PLC Operation / Quality Inspection (Visual and Measurement)
Recommended Skills
Food Sanitation Act Knowledge / Improvement Proposal Skills / Machine Maintenance (Primary Maintenance) / Simple Electrical Maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precise management of values such as temperature and pH directly contributes to quality maintenance. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine work, so little need for generating new ideas. |
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- Food Hygiene Manager
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