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name: refining-machine-operator
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'refining machine operator' (also: refining operator, refining machine operative, refining worker, refining machine worker). Use when the user asks for typical refining machine operator work such as: typical refining machine operator responsibilities"
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# Refining Machine Operator

Refining machine operators tend machines to refine crude oils, such as soybean oil, cottonseed oil, and peanut oil. They tend wash tanks to remove by-products and remove impurities with heat.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- adhere to organisational guidelines
- alkali stages of refining processes for edible oils
- apply GMP
- apply HACCP
- apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
- be at ease in unsafe environments
- clean food and beverage machinery
- control flow of oils
- disassemble equipment
- ensure public safety and security
- ensure sanitation
- follow hygienic procedures during food processing
- lift heavy weights
- measure density of liquids
- mechanical tools

## Hot technologies

- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/ed41ca50-bb2a-41e2-a332-9b2df83040c1), O*NET 30.3 (51-9012.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*