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cigarette making machine operator

Cigarette making machine operators tend cigarette-making machines to encase tobacco in continuous paper rolls followed by cutting cigarettes from roll.

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Description

Cigarette making machine operators tend cigarette-making machines to encase tobacco in continuous paper rolls followed by cutting cigarettes from roll. They place roll of cigarette paper on spindles and set monogram-printing devices to print brand name on cigarette paper at specified position.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality prototype of a tobacco leaf fermentation process of tobacco leaves manufacturing of smoked tobacco products variety of tobacco leaves tobacco manufacturing regulations curing methods for tobacco leaves

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

health, safety and hygiene legislation history of tobacco

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

monitor machine operations regulate flow of shredded tobacco perform detailed tobacco manufacturing operations assess moisture levels in tobacco leaves tend cigarette making machine be at ease in unsafe environments perform cleaning duties clean waste materials from machines ferment stacks of tobacco leaves stock tobacco products' machines air-cure tobacco compute average weight of cigarettes cure tobacco leaves use wrenches perform tobacco leaves conditioning carry out checks of production plant equipment blend tobacco leaves operate monogram-printing device follow hygienic procedures during food processing perform test in cigarette-making machine apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages assess fermentation levels of tobacco leaves check quality of products on the production line flue-cure tobacco pre-blend tobacco leaves sun-cure tobacco cut tobacco leaves apply tobacco manufacturing requirements flavour tobacco leaves mark differences in colours apply HACCP perform kiln fermentation of tobacco leaves assess the colour curing of tobacco leaves separate tobacco shreds by size ensure sanitation exert quality control to processing food operate tobacco drying technology adhere to organisational guidelines monitor cigarette stamp machine administer additives to tobacco sort tobacco leaves dry tobacco leaves apply GMP

OPTIONALOptional competences

label samples perform services in a flexible manner ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production lift heavy weights determine shreds sizes percentage in cigarettes act reliably assess nicotine levels in tobacco leaves liaise with colleagues work in a food processing team execute working instructions keep machines oiled for steady functioning liaise with managers provide training on quality management supervision

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)