cosmetics
The various types of substances used to enhance the appearance of the human body.
Cosmetics production machine operators tend machinery for the manufacturing of cosmetic products by setting up the machines and tools, cleaning and maintaining the equipment and abiding by the production schedule.
Competences and skills
27 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencescosmetics ingredients
A variety of sources cosmetics are composed of ranging from crushed insects to rust.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Essential skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesconform 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.
manufacture cosmetics
Prepare cosmetic products, possibly customised for customers with specific needs, such as lotions, soaps, face masks or salves.
weigh materials
Weigh materials and products, record weight and other relevant data on tags or labels.
Cross-sector
7 competencescheck 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.
ensure conformity to specifications
Ensure that the assembled products are conform to the specifications given.
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.
prepare raw materials
Prepare and measure the basic materials that are needed to produce goods and finished products.
set up machine controls
Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure.
verify product specifications
Check heights, colour and other attributes of finished product against specifications.
wear appropriate protective gear
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.
Optional knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencesallergic cosmetics reactions
Potential allergies and adverse reactions to substances or ingredients contained in cosmetic products.
cosmetics industry
Suppliers, products and brands in the cosmetic industry.
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.
perfume and cosmetic products
The offered perfume and cosmetic products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
Cross-sector
1 competencechemistry
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.
Optional skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencescalculate chemical concentration
Measure and define the concentration of a chemical element in a substance or preparation.
clean industrial containers
Clean residual dirt particles from containers. Adapt cleaning process to the customer's requirements.
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.
perform blending operations
Perform powdered ingredients blending adding the correct binding ingredient according to the formula: gelatin, water, alcohol or starch paste.
Cross-sector
6 competencesadjust 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.
conform to cosmetics regulatory requirements
Ensure conformance to regulatory requirements applied in personal care products such as cosmetics, fragrances and toiletry.
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.
keep records of work progress
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
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.
validate raw materials
Perform equipment validations and calibrations, along with methods and procedures for receiving incoming raw materials from suppliers.