Centrifuge Operator Stationary Plant & Machine Operators
SaveWhat Does a Centrifuge Operator Do?
Centrifuge operators tend centrifugal machines that separate impurities from food materials aimed to be further processed as to achieve finished foodstuffs.
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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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Skills You Need to Become a Centrifuge Operator
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialCentrifugal Force knowledge
Apparent force that draws a rotating body away from the centre of rotation. Application to machines that use centrifugal forces.
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EssentialAdhere To Organisational Guidelines skill
Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.
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EssentialApply GMP skill
Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
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EssentialApply HACCP skill
Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).
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EssentialApply Requirements Concerning Manufacturing Of Food And Beverages skill
Apply and follow national, international, and internal requirements quoted in standards, regulations and other specifications related with manufacturing of food and beverages.
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EssentialBe At Ease In Unsafe Environments skill
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EssentialCarry Out Checks Of Production Plant Equipment skill
Carry out checks of the machinery and equipment used in the production plant. Ensure that the machinery is working properly, set machines before usage, and assure continuous operability of the …
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EssentialCheck Quality Of Products On The Production Line skill
Check products for quality on the production line and remove defective items before and after packaging.
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EssentialEnsure Public Safety And Security skill
Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.
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EssentialExert Quality Control To Processing Food skill
Ensure the quality of all factors involved in a food production process.
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EssentialFollow Hygienic Procedures During Food Processing skill
Ensure a clean working space according to hygienic standards in the food processing industry.
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EssentialFollow Written Instructions skill
Follow written directions in order to perform a task or carry out a step-by-step procedure.
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EssentialLift Heavy Weights skill
Lift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.
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EssentialMonitor Centrifugal Separators skill
Operating and monitoring centrifugal separators.
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EssentialSecure Goods According To Work Orders skill
Fasten bands around stacks or articles, prior to shipment or storage.
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EssentialSet Up Machine Controls skill
Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure.
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EssentialHandle Product Separation In The Sugar Industry skill
Handling the products separated by centrifuge machines such as wash molasses, mother liquor (syrup), and sugar crystals. Packing the products in different containers depending on their characteristics.
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EssentialOperate Centrifuges skill
Adjust working condition as speed and time of centrifuges according to the requirements of the product in process. Operate centrifuges.
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EssentialTend Centrifuge Machines skill
Operate centrifuge that purifies animal and vegetable oils. Position filter cloth on centrifuge supply tank. Start centrifuge and transfer filtered material from centrifuge into portable tank.
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EssentialTend Hoses skill
Use hoses to wash centrifuge, caring for the integrity of the machine and minimising waste of water.
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OptionalHealth, Safety And Hygiene Legislation knowledge
The set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.
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OptionalOrigin Of Dietary Fats And Oils knowledge
The distinction between dietary fats that come fromanimals and oils derived from vegetables.
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OptionalAlkali Stages Of Refining Processes For Edible Oils knowledge
Stages of the alkali refining process for edible oils which include heating, conditioning, neutralising, re-refining, washing of oils.
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OptionalOil Seed Process knowledge
Oil seed process from cleaning the oil bearing seed, decorticating the seed, crushing, conditioning and heating, to filtering and neutralising.
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OptionalFree Fatty Acid Elimination Processes knowledge
The processes for the refining of edible oils and fats to eliminate free fatty acids (FFA). This includes the physical refining, a process that builds on the lower boiling point …
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OptionalDispose Food Waste skill
Dispose or collect food waste with the purpose of recycling or throwing away from the production process. Follow established procedures for their disposal taking care of the environment and the …
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OptionalEnsure Compliance With Environmental Legislation In Food Production skill
Make sure to comply with environmental legislation in food production. Understand the legislation related to environmental matters in food manufacturing and apply it in practice.
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OptionalKeep Machines Oiled For Steady Functioning skill
Oil or grease the parts of the machines and equipment that need to be lubricated. Follow safety procedures to do so.
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OptionalLabel Samples skill
Label raw material/ product samples for laboratory checks, according to implemented quality system.
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OptionalMeasure Density Of Liquids skill
Measuring the density of liquids, including oils, using instruments such as hygrometers, or oscillating tubes.
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OptionalPerform Cleaning Duties skill
Perform cleaning duties such as waste removal, vacuuming, emptying bins, and general cleaning of the working area. Cleaning activities should follow health and safety regulations if required.
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OptionalCheck Sensorial Parameters Of Oils And Fats skill
Check sensorial parameters of olive oils, seed oils and edible fats such as taste, smell and touch.
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OptionalControl Flow Of Oils skill
Adjust controls to regulate flow of oils through lines and tanks.
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OptionalDegum Liquids skill
Remove gums from water and oils. Use equipment to separate hydratable gums and other solubles that exude from certain plants.
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OptionalFilter Edible Oils skill
Filter oil as one of the processes of oil extraction. Pump oil, using equipment such as sifters or cloths, and adhere to health and safety regulations.
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OptionalMonitor Sugar Uniformity skill
Monitor that the sugar and centrifuged products are uniform and comply with quality standards.
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OptionalOperate Sugar Washing Systems skill
Operate sugar washing systems that distribute water evenly over the entire exposed surface of sugar wall. Strive for minimum water consumption, high crystal yield and uniform washing of sugar.
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OptionalRefine Edible Oils skill
Refine edible oils to make them suitable for human consumption. Remove impurities and toxic substances performing processes such as bleaching, deodorisation and cooling.
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OptionalTest Solid Discharges From Oil Centrifuge skill
Continuously test solid discharges after the oil is centrifuges to ensure that the centrifuges are set for best performance.
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OptionalWash Oils skill
Wash oils to reduce the soap left over in the oil after the first stage of refining. Heat the oil to the right temperature, then add a certain amount of …
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