Chemical products plant and machine operators

Definition

Chemical products plant and machine operators monitor and operate units and machinery to blend, mix, process and package a wide range of chemical products. Tasks include - (a) setting up, starting, controlling, adjusting and stopping machines and plant; (b) monitoring reaction processes and transfers of products in conformity with safety procedures; (c) monitoring meters, gauges and electronic instrumentation on one or more chemical or formulation units, such as mixers, kettles, blenders, dryers, or tabletting, encapsulation, granulation and coating machines; (d) measuring, weighing and loading chemical ingredients following formulation cards; (e) making samples and performing routine chemical and physical tests of products and recording production data; (f) cleaning and performing minor repairs to machines and plant. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Candle production machine operator - Explosive products machine operator - Pharmaceutical and toiletry products machine operator Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Chemical processing plant controller - 3133 - Petroleum and natural gas refining plant operator - 3134