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chemical mixer

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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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Competences
27
Groups
4
Essential
13
Optional
14

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Essential knowledge 1 competence

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mathematics

Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. It involves the identification of patterns and formulating new conjectures based on them. Mathematicians strive to prove the truth or falsity of these conjectures. There are many fields of mathematics, some of which are widely used for practical applications.

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Essential skills and competences 12 competences

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prepare chemical ingredients

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

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handle delivery of raw materials

Receive raw materials from the suppliers. Check their quality and accuracy and move them into the warehouse. Make sure that raw materials are adequately stored until they are required by the production department.

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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.

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measure chemical substance viscosity

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

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mix pencil lead materials

Mix the appropriate amount of graphite and clay to obtain the desired degree of hardness. In the case of colour pencil, mix the right amount of pigment with kaolin and a binding agent.

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segregate raw materials

Segregate into batches the raw materials to be further processed.

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transfer chemicals

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

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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.

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communicate test results to other departments

Communicate testing information such as testing schedules, samples testing statistics and test results, to the relevant departments.

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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.

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optimise production processes parameters

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

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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.

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Optional knowledge 4 competences

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manufacturing plant equipment

The characteristics and functioning conditions of manufacturing plant equipments such as chemical reactors, addition tanks, pumps, filters, mixers.

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Cross-sector

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centrifugal force

Apparent force that draws a rotating body away from the centre of rotation. Application to machines that use centrifugal forces.

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hazardous waste storage

The regulations and procedures surrounding the safekeeping of materials and substances which pose health and safety risks.

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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.

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Optional skills and competences 10 competences

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Sector-specific

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clean mixer

Perform the cleaning of mixers in order to prepare them for mixing different types of compounds.

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monitor centrifugal separators

Operating and monitoring centrifugal separators.

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stir rubber cement mixture

Stir the mixture for producing liquid rubber cement by electrically driven paddles or by hand paddles.

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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).

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unload equipment

Handle safe unloading of equipment in given restrictive conditions.

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adjust solutions' consistency

Adjust the consistency of a chemical solution by cooking it or by injecting steam in order to dissolve it.

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load equipment

Handle safe loading of equipment in given restrictive conditions.

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manage chemical testing procedures

Manage the procedures to be used in chemical testing by designing them and conducting tests accordingly.

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monitor manufacturing impact

Check the impact of manufacturing machinery on the environment, analysing temperature levels, water quality and air pollution.

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operate lifting equipment

Transport heavy objects using lifting equipment such as cranes, forklifts etc.

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