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soap drier operator

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Soap drier operators control and maintain viscous soap machine to produce soap flakes. They perform sample tests and coordinate the dried flakes discharge into storage bins.

8131.19.2 ISCO 8131 ESCO source
Competences
18
Groups
2
Essential
10
Optional
8

Competences and skills

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Essential skills and competences 10 competences

Occupation specific

4 competences
harden soap

Harden the soap by chilling it using refrigerated water into rollers.

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press soap into sheets

Paint liquid soap onto water soluble paper. Dry them and cut them into small pieces. The sheets are supposed to be a light, non-liquid soap solution.

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store soap flakes

Keep in reserve processed soap flakes through the conveyor belt to the storage bins.

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tend soap flake machinery

Tend the machinery and equipment used in soap flake production.

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Sector-specific

2 competences
test moisture content

Test the moisture content using a moisture testing apparatus.

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transfer soap

Place the soap from the crutcher machine to the chilling rollers chamber.

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Cross-sector

4 competences
control temperature

Measure and adjust temperature of a given space or object.

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monitor valves

Monitor and accordingly adjust the valves in order to allow a specific amount of liquids (such as ammonia sulfuric acid or viscous soap) or steam into the mixer or machine.

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prepare chemical samples

Prepare the specific samples such as gas, liquid or solid samples in order for them to be ready for analysis, labeling and storing samples according to specifications.

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test chemical samples

Perform the testing procedures on the already prepared chemical samples, by using the necessary equipment and materials. Chemical sample testing involves operations such as pipetting or diluting schemes.

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Optional skills and competences 8 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

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Sector-specific

3 competences
implement soap formula

Implement the formula for soaps computing the specific ingredients amounts that are required.

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sharpen edged tools

Identify dull edges to sharp tools, or any defect in the edge. Use appropriate equipment to safely and effectively sharpen the tool. Maintain and protect sharpened tools. Report irreparable faults to the appropriate person.

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tend insecticide mixer

Tend the mixer and equipment used in order to produce insecticides, fungicides or pesticides according to specified formula.

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Cross-sector

5 competences
manage waste

Manage or dispose of significant amounts of waste materials and/or hazardous materials, in accordance with legislation, thereby respecting environmental and company responsibilities. Ensure required licenses and permits are in place and reasonable management practices, industry standards, or commonly accepted farming practices followed.

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Scope note
Includes recycling regulations.
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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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optimise production processes parameters

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

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stack goods

Stack goods and manufactured products into containers. This may include anticipating the need for and utilising additional protective materials in stacking the products.

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use shaping machinery

Use various types of welding and cutting tools to shape and customize surfaces and materials.

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