7293-11 Chemical Production Machine Operator
Operates machines and equipment to produce chemical goods such as soaps, detergents, pharmaceuticals, toiletries or explosives.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate II or higher qualification or at least 1 years relevant experience.
Tasks Include:
- weighs, measures and mixes ingredients
- cleans, maintains and disinfects machines
- operates machines to combine and process ingredients, finish products or wind material on to reels
- observes machine operations and adjusts pressure, temperature, tension and other controls
- places products on drying trays, or allows them to cool
- applies coatings to flavour, colour, preserve or add medication to products
- measures and tests products
- may weigh and package products
Specialisations:
Bullet Maker
Candle Maker
Cosmetics Machine Operator
Explosives Mixer Operator
Nitrocellulose Maker
Suture Maker
Tablet Making Machine Operator