What skills does a refining machine operator need?

A refining machine operator needs 23 essential skills including types of lubricants, origin of dietary fats and oils, mechanical tools, alkali stages of refining processes for edible oils, operate centrifuges. Core competencies include .

Will AI replace refining machine operator jobs?

The AI disruption score for refining machine operator is 33/100 (low risk). Some tasks may be automated but the role will evolve rather than disappear entirely.

Manufacturing & ProductionStationary plant and machine operatorsISCO 8160

refining machine operator

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.

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (23)

types of lubricantstypes of lubricantsTypes of substances whose main function is to reduce friction between parts or surfaces in mutual contact such us oil-based, grease-based, penetrating or dry lubricants. They facilitate uninterrupted ...origin of dietary fats and oilsorigin of dietary fats and oilsThe distinction between dietary fats that come from animals and oils derived from vegetables.mechanical toolsmechanical toolsVarious type of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.alkali stages of refining processes for edible oilsalkali stages of refining processes for edible oilsStages of the alkali refining process for edible oils which include heating, conditioning, neutralising, re-refining, washing of oils.operate centrifugesoperate centrifugesAdjust working condition as speed and time of centrifuges according to the requirements of the product in process. Operate centrifuges.measure density of liquidsmeasure density of liquidsMeasuring the density of liquids, including oils, using instruments such as hygrometers, or oscillating tubes.ensure sanitationensure sanitationKeep workspaces and equipment free from dirt, infection, and disease by removing waste, trash and providing for appropriate cleaning.disassemble equipmentdisassemble equipmentDisassembles equipment using hand tools in order to clean equipments and to perform regular operational maintenance.ensure public safety and securityensure public safety and securityImplement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.control flow of oilscontrol flow of oilsAdjust controls to regulate flow of oils through lines and tanks.tend centrifuge machinestend centrifuge machinesOperate centrifuge that purifies animal and vegetable oils. Position filter cloth on centrifuge supply tank. Start centrifuge and transfer filtered material from centrifuge into portable tank.clean food and beverage machineryclean food and beverage machineryClean machinery used for food or beverage production processes. Prepare the appropriate solutions for cleaning. Prepare all parts and assure that they are clean enough to avoid deviation or errors in ...apply HACCPapply HACCPApply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).be at ease in unsafe environmentsbe at ease in unsafe environmentsBe at ease in unsafe environments like being exposed to dust, rotating equipment, hot surfaces, sub-freezing and cold storage areas, noise, wet floors and moving lift equipment.prepare engine room for operationprepare engine room for operationPrepare and start main engine and auxiliary engines; prepare machinery in engine room prior to departure; know and follow starting procedures according to checklist.wash oilswash oilsWash oils to reduce the soap left over in the oil after the first stage of refining. Heat the oil to the right temperature, then add a certain amount of wash water to be mixed into the oil by the dyna...follow hygienic procedures during food processingfollow hygienic procedures during food processingEnsure a clean working space according to hygienic standards in the food processing industry.adhere to organisational guidelinesadhere to organisational guidelinesAdhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.lift heavy weightslift heavy weightsLift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.pump productspump productsOperate pumping machines according to specific procedures and depending on the kind of product. Ensure correct quantities and adequate feeding for the process.apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beveragesapply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beveragesApply and follow national, international, and internal requirements quoted in standards, regulations and other specifications related with manufacturing of food and beverages.apply GMPapply GMPApply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).monitor centrifugal separatorsmonitor centrifugal separatorsOperating and monitoring centrifugal separators.

Optional (19)

health, safety and hygiene legislationhealth, safety and hygiene legislationThe set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.oil seed processoil seed processOil seed process from cleaning the oil bearing seed, decorticating the seed, crushing, conditioning and heating, to filtering and neutralising.chemistrychemistryThe composition, structure, and properties of substances and the processes and transformations that they undergo; the uses of different chemicals and their interactions, production techniques, risk fa...free fatty acid elimination processesfree fatty acid elimination processesThe processes for the refining of edible oils and fats to eliminate free fatty acids (FFA). This includes the physical refining, a process that builds on the lower boiling point of the free fatty acid...check sensorial parameters of oils and fatscheck sensorial parameters of oils and fatsCheck sensorial parameters of olive oils, seed oils and edible fats such as taste, smell and touch.set up equipment for food productionset up equipment for food productionSet up machinery and equipment for food production. Make sure that controls, settings, and input requirements are according to the required standards.act reliablyact reliablyProceed in a way that one can be relied on or depended on.perform cleaning dutiesperform cleaning dutiesPerform cleaning duties such as waste removal, vacuuming, emptying bins, and general cleaning of the working area. Cleaning activities should follow health and safety regulations if required.write routine reportswrite routine reportsCompose regular reports by writing clear observations on the monitored processes in a respective field.keep machines oiled for steady functioningkeep machines oiled for steady functioningOil or grease the parts of the machines and equipment that need to be lubricated. Follow safety procedures to do so.contribute to bilge and ballast operationscontribute to bilge and ballast operationsHelp operate and service the bilge and ballast systems. Report incidents during or after transfer operations. Correctly measure and report tank levels.liaise with colleaguesliaise with colleaguesLiaise with fellow colleagues to ensure common understanding on work related affairs and agree on the necessary compromises the parties might need to face. Negotiate compromises between parties as to ...address problems criticallyaddress problems criticallyIdentify the strengths and weaknesses of various abstract, rational concepts, such as issues, opinions, and approaches related to a specific problematic situation in order to formulate solutions and a...degum liquidsdegum liquidsRemove gums from water and oils. Use equipment to separate hydratable gums and other soluble that exude from certain plants.liaise with managersliaise with managersLiaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.exert quality control to processing foodexert quality control to processing foodEnsure the quality of all factors involved in a food production process.ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food productionensure compliance with environmental legislation in food productionMake sure to comply with environmental legislation in food production. Understand the legislation related to environmental matters in food manufacturing and apply it in practice.interpret data in food manufacturinginterpret data in food manufacturingInterpret data from different sources, like market data, scientific papers, and customers requirements in order to research development and innovation in food sector.label sampleslabel samplesLabel raw material/product samples for laboratory checks, according to implemented quality system.