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perfume production machine operator

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Perfume production machine operators tend machinery for the manufacturing of perfumes by setting up the machines and tools, cleaning and maintaining the equipment and abiding by the production schedule.

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Competences
26
Groups
4
Essential
11
Optional
15

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Essential knowledge 1 competence

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Sector-specific

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perfume and cosmetic products

The offered perfume and cosmetic products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.

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Essential skills and competences 10 competences

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conform with production requirements

Conform with production requirements by reading the production schedule and adjusting temperature to the actual humidity, size and type of the products which will be dried.

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create fragrances formulae

Create chemical fromulae for the already reseached new fragrances.

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weigh materials

Weigh materials and products, record weight and other relevant data on tags or labels.

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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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ensure conformity to specifications

Ensure that the assembled products are conform to the specifications given.

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follow production schedule

Follow production schedule taking into account all requirements, times and needs. This schedule outlines what individual commodities must be produced in each time period and encapsulates various concerns like production, staffing, inventory, etc. It is usually linked to manufacturing where the plan indicates when and how much of each product will be demanded. Utilise all the information in the actual implementation of the plan.

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prepare raw materials

Prepare and measure the basic materials that are needed to produce goods and finished products.

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set up machine controls

Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure.

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verify product specifications

Check heights, colour and other attributes of finished product against specifications.

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wear appropriate protective gear

Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.

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Optional knowledge 4 competences

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good manufacturing practices

Regulatory requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) applied in the relevant manufacturing sector.

Scope note
GMP applies to food, cosmetics, drugs and pharmaceutical products manufacturing.
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perfume raw materials

The materials whose essence is extracted to manufacture perfumes. Raw materials for the manufacturing of perfumes such as flowers, spices, fruits, and wood.

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allergies

Changes in an organism's response to a pathogen when that organism has been previously affected by the same pathogen.

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chemistry

The 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 factors, and disposal methods.

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Optional skills and competences 11 competences

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calculate chemical concentration

Measure and define the concentration of a chemical element in a substance or preparation.

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clean industrial containers

Clean residual dirt particles from containers. Adapt cleaning process to the customer's requirements.

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conduct cleaning in place

Conduct cleaning-in-place and sterilisation on all process equipment, tanks, and lines. These systems support automatic cleaning and disinfecting without the need for major disassembly and assembly.

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operate distilling equipment

Operate the different parts of distilling equipment such as the pot, the distillation column, the lyne arm, the condenser, the distillate, and the aging barrels.

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perform blending operations

Perform powdered ingredients blending adding the correct binding ingredient according to the formula: gelatin, water, alcohol or starch paste.

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test fragrances against customer satisfaction

Test a new set of fragrances on a chosen group of volunteer customers in order to check how they react on the new products and which is their level of satisfaction.

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adjust manufacturing equipment

Regulate and monitor the manufacturing equipment settings and process parameters, such as its temperature and power level. Review the manufacturing process and equipment and suggest improvements.

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inspect quality of products

Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.

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keep records of work progress

Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.

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manage manufacturing documentation

Manage the reports and technical documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures or logbooks, by writing and reviewing them, capturing and eliminating any deviation and ambiguity.

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validate raw materials

Perform equipment validations and calibrations, along with methods and procedures for receiving incoming raw materials from suppliers.

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