Cosmetics production machine operator

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.

The following job titles also refer to cosmetics production machine operator:

cosmetics production machine tender
cosmetics production machine worker
cosmetics production operative
cosmetics factory worker
cosmetics production operator
cosmetics plant worker
cosmetics production worker
cosmetics production machine operative

No formal educational credential is generally required to work as a cosmetics production machine operator.

ISCO skill level is defined as a function of the complexity and range of tasks and duties to be performed in an occupation. It is measured on a scale from 1 to 4, with 1 the lowest level and 4 the highest, by considering:

• the nature of the work performed in an occupation in relation to the characteristic tasks and duties
• the level of formal education required for competent performance of the tasks and duties involved and
• the amount of informal on-the-job training and/or previous experience in a related occupation required for competent performance of these tasks and duties.

Cosmetics production machine operator is a Skill level 2 occupation.

No potential next step identified on the General track track for this occupation.

No potential next step identified on the Manager track track for this occupation.

This knowledge should be acquired through learning to fulfill the role of cosmetics production machine operator.

• Cosmetics ingredients: A variety of sources cosmetics are composed of ranging from crushed insects to rust.
• Cosmetics: The various types of substances used to enhance the appearance of the human body.

These skills are necessary for the role of cosmetics production machine operator.

• Check the production schedule: Check the daily and long term schedules for rehearsal, training, performances, season, tour, etc., taking into account the project timeline and all the preparations required by the production.
• Prepare raw materials: Prepare and measure the basic materials that are needed to produce goods and finished products.
• Weigh materials: Weigh materials and products, record weight and other relevant data on tags or labels.
• Manufacture cosmetics: Prepare cosmetic products, possibly customised for customers with specific needs, such as lotions, soaps, face masks or salves.
• Wear appropriate protective gear: Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.
• Verify product specifications: Check heights, colour and other attributes of finished product against specifications.
• Set up machine controls: Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ensure conformity to specifications: Ensure that the assembled products are conform to the specifications given.

This knowledge is sometimes, but not always, required for the role of cosmetics production machine operator. However, mastering this knowledge allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

• Good manufacturing practices: Regulatory requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) applied in the relevant manufacturing sector.
• Allergic cosmetics reactions: Potential allergies and adverse reactions to substances or ingredients contained in cosmetic products.
• Perfume and cosmetic products: The offered perfume and cosmetic products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
• 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.
• Cosmetics industry: Suppliers, products and brands in the cosmetic industry.

These skills and competences are sometimes, but not always, required for the role of cosmetics production machine operator. However, mastering these skills and competences allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

• Clean industrial containers: Clean residual dirt particles from containers. Adapt cleaning process to the customer’s requirements.
• Inspect quality of products: 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.
• 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.
• Conform to cosmetics regulatory requirements: Ensure conformance to regulatory requirements applied in personal care products such as cosmetics, fragrances and toiletry.
• Validate raw materials using adequate equipment: Perform equipment validations and calibrations, along with methods and procedures for receiving incoming raw materials from suppliers.
• Calculate concentrations: Measure and define the concentration of a chemical element in a substance or preparation.
• Perform blending operations: Perform powdered ingredients blending adding the correct binding ingredient according to the formula: gelatin, water, alcohol or starch paste.
• Keep records of work progress: Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
• 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.
• 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.

8131 – Chemical products plant and machine operators

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References

1. ESCO