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Manufacturing & ProductionISCO 8131

Chemical mixer

Chemical mixers operate and maintain mixing tanks and blenders in order to develop chemical products out of raw materials, making sure the end products are in conformance to the batch tickets specifications.

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measure chemical substance viscosity

optimise production processes parameters

handle delivery of raw materials

prepare chemical ingredients

transfer chemicals

Key skills in this occupation

Essential skills and knowledge areas from the European ESCO classification, 13 in total. The ones most specific to this occupation come first.

  1. measure chemical substance viscosity

    Measure the viscosity of the mixed ingredients by using a viscosimeter.

    practical skill
  2. optimise production processes parameters

    Optimise and maintain the parameters of the production process such as flow, temperature or pressure.

    practical skill
  3. handle delivery of raw materials

    Receive raw materials from the suppliers.

    practical skill
  4. prepare chemical ingredients

    Prepare the ingredients according to formula by measuring and weighting the chemical ingredients such as caustic, solvents, emulsions, peroxide.

    practical skillresilient to AI
  5. transfer chemicals

    Transfer the chemical mixture from the mixing tank to the storage tank by turning on the valves.

    practical skill
  6. segregate raw materials

    Segregate into batches the raw materials to be further processed.

    practical skill
  7. check quality of raw materials

    Check the quality of basic materials used for the production of semi-finished and finished goods by assessing some of its characteristics and, if needed, select samples to be analysed.

    practical skillmost at risk from AI
  8. maintain chemical mixers

    Tend the equipment and mixers used for chemical substances mixing having as the end products goods used in cleaning, bleaching, finishing carpets or other textiles.

    practical skill

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Knowledge (1)

mathematics
Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. More →

Practical skills (4)

fill the mixing tank
Fill the mixing tank with the chemical ingredients, allowing also the water through the valves at the indicated mark on the tank wall. More →
mix pencil lead materials
Mix the appropriate amount of graphite and clay to obtain the desired degree of hardness. More →
communicate test results to other departments
Communicate testing information such as testing schedules, samples testing statistics and test results, to the relevant departments. More →
write batch record documentation
Write reports on the manufactured batches history taking into account the raw data, tests performed and compliance to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) of each batch of product. More →
Optional skills (14) — show
centrifugal force
Apparent force that draws a rotating body away from the centre of rotation. More →
manufacturing plant equipment
The characteristics and functioning conditions of manufacturing plant equipments such as chemical reactors, addition tanks, pumps, filters, mixers. More →
hazardous waste storage
The regulations and procedures surrounding the safekeeping of materials and substances which pose health and safety risks. More →
mechanics
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices. More →
load equipment
Handle safe loading of equipment in given restrictive conditions. More →
monitor manufacturing impact
Check the impact of manufacturing machinery on the environment, analysing temperature levels, water quality and air pollution. More →
unload equipment
Handle safe unloading of equipment in given restrictive conditions. More →
stir rubber cement mixture
Stir the mixture for producing liquid rubber cement by electrically driven paddles or by hand paddles. More →
manage chemical testing procedures
Manage the procedures to be used in chemical testing by designing them and conducting tests accordingly. More →
operate lifting equipment
Transport heavy objects using lifting equipment such as cranes, forklifts etc. More →
monitor centrifugal separators
Operating and monitoring centrifugal separators. More →
adjust solutions' consistency
Adjust the consistency of a chemical solution by cooking it or by injecting steam in order to dissolve it. More →
test production input materials
Test the supplied materials prior to their release into processing, ensuring the results are complying with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and to the suppliers` COA (Certificate of Analysis). More →
clean mixer
Perform the cleaning of mixers in order to prepare them for mixing different types of compounds. More →

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Frequently asked questions

What does a chemical mixer do?

Chemical mixers operate and maintain mixing tanks and blenders in order to develop chemical products out of raw materials, making sure the end products are in conformance to the batch tickets specifications.

What skills does a chemical mixer need?

A chemical mixer needs 13 essential skills, including mathematics, measure chemical substance viscosity, optimise production processes parameters, handle delivery of raw materials, prepare chemical ingredients.

Will AI replace chemical mixer jobs?

The AI disruption score for chemical mixer is 52/100 (moderate risk). Skills most exposed to automation: write batch record documentation, test production input materials, check quality of raw materials. Most resilient: load equipment, mix pencil lead materials, prepare chemical ingredients.

Quick Facts

SectorManufacturing & Production
ISCO GroupStationary plant and machine operators
Essential Skills13

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