Chemical Production MacHine Operator
OSCA 731931·ANZSCO 711911
3,400
19.8%
31.4%
43 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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Courses linked to this job include Certificate III in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Certificate II in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.
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About this career
Operates machines to produce chemical goods such as soaps, detergents, pharmaceuticals, toiletries and explosives.
What they typically do
- Sets up and prepares machines to produce chemical goods
- Measures the ingredients used in chemical products to be mixed and blended
- Operates crushing machines or mills to grind and pulverise solid chemicals and other materials to a specified size suitable for processing
- Monitors the removal of the ground product from machines, and inspects and tests samples of products for quality and consistency
- Performs regular checks and basic maintenance on processing machines, and reports any faults
- Follows safety procedures and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment
- Records production data and maintains production logs
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Chemical Production MacHine Operator.
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Certificate III in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
FBP30822 · AQF 3 · 2 providers
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Certificate II in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
FBP20418 · AQF 2 · 0 providers