§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

refining machine operator

Refining machine operators tend machines to refine crude oils, such as soybean oil, cottonseed oil, and peanut oil.

Description

Refining machine operators tend machines to refine crude oils, such as soybean oil, cottonseed oil, and peanut oil. They tend wash tanks to remove by-products and remove impurities with heat.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

alkali stages of refining processes for edible oils origin of dietary fats and oils types of lubricants mechanical tools

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

free fatty acid elimination processes health, safety and hygiene legislation chemistry oil seed process

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

be at ease in unsafe environments measure density of liquids control flow of oils tend centrifuge machines prepare engine room for operation lift heavy weights clean food and beverage machinery follow hygienic procedures during food processing apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages monitor centrifugal separators ensure public safety and security operate centrifuges apply HACCP wash oils pump products disassemble equipment ensure sanitation adhere to organisational guidelines apply GMP

OPTIONALOptional competences

label samples perform cleaning duties ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production degum liquids act reliably address problems critically liaise with colleagues set up equipment for food production keep machines oiled for steady functioning interpret data in food manufacturing write routine reports exert quality control to processing food liaise with managers check sensorial parameters of oils and fats contribute to bilge and ballast operations

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