Science manufacturing process operative
Engineering and manufacturing
Level 2 -
Operating science industry manufacturing equipment.
Reference: OCC0422
Status:
SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 8113/00 Chemical and related process operatives
- 8139/99 Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.
Technical Education Products
Employers involved in creating the standard:
Berry Global BHGE British Steel Broanmain Carbon Component Solutions Genuit Group Kouraglobal Numatic Rutland Plastics Solenis
Summary
The occupation is found in science process manufacturing industries.
Science process manufacturing is varied. It includes industries such as biotechnology, chemical, composites, petrochemical, polymer, and pharmaceutical.
Science process industries combine raw materials and apply a science based process or processes - biological, chemical, or physical - to create products. Products are made continuously or in batches.
Process manufacturing industries are highly regulated. The Health and Safety Executive and other industry regulators inspect employers. The Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulations apply to some process manufacturing companies. Employers must manage risks to the employee, product, environment, and sometimes the wider community.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to complete science-based manufacturing processes to produce materials and products following standard operating procedures. Products are varied and may include battery cells, composite wind turbine parts, drugs, plastic bottles, proteins, and solvents. This involves checking and preparing materials and using specialist science-based manufacturing process plant or equipment. They monitor the process and take action to resolve deviations. Maintaining the work area is part of the role. They contribute to quality control, continuous improvement, and problem solving activities. They also complete work records, which are important in regulated workplaces.
In their daily work, they interact with other science process manufacturing operatives and technicians, along with colleagues from other business functions. They typically report to a shift manager, team leader, or supervisor.
They are responsible for meeting work schedules. They must work to quality, health and safety, and environment regulations and procedures. This may include wearing personal protective equipment and complying with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
They may work alone or as part of a team, under supervision.
They work in varied conditions. Some workplaces may be physically demanding. Some may require use of specialist safety equipment. They complete shift work. Sites often run 24 x 7, 365-days a year.
Employers involved in creating the standard:
Berry Global BHGE British Steel Broanmain Carbon Component Solutions Genuit Group Kouraglobal Numatic Rutland Plastics Solenis
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Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)
Duties
Duty D1
Carry out process manufacturing operations using or operating plant or equipment in line with standard operating procedures.
Duty D2
Arrange and prepare materials for process activity.
Duty D3
Carry out pre-start checks of equipment and process before run or as part of handover responsibilities.
Duty D4
Monitor the process and resolve or escalate issues.
Duty D5
Contribute to quality control: conduct quality checks and escalate concerns.
Duty D6
Contribute to first-line maintenance, directly or through escalation. For example, equipment checks cleaning, and lubrication.
Duty D7
Contribute to continuous improvement and problem-solving activities. For example, work as part of an improvement team, identify issues, and put ideas forward.
Duty D8
Complete process work records - digital or paper, including traceability records.
Duty D9
Contribute to maintaining own work area (housekeeping).
Duty D10
Conduct change over or clean down activities.
Duty D11
Carry out end of process activities. For example, finish, pack, discharge or move goods.
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