What skills does a cigarette making machine operator need?

A cigarette making machine operator needs 49 essential skills including quality prototype of a tobacco leaf, curing methods for tobacco leaves, tobacco manufacturing regulations, fermentation process of tobacco leaves, manufacturing of smoked tobacco products. Core competencies include .

Will AI replace cigarette making machine operator jobs?

The AI disruption score for cigarette making machine operator is 53/100 (moderate risk). Some tasks may be automated but the role will evolve rather than disappear entirely.

Manufacturing & ProductionStationary plant and machine operatorsISCO 8160

cigarette making machine operator

Cigarette making machine operators tend cigarette-making machines to encase tobacco in continuous paper rolls followed by cutting cigarettes from roll. They place roll of cigarette paper on spindles and set monogram-printing devices to print brand name on cigarette paper at specified position.

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (49)

quality prototype of a tobacco leafquality prototype of a tobacco leafCharacteristics and properties of a tobacco leaf to grade and consider it of high, medium, or low quality product taking into account colour variations, tears, tar spots, tight grain, and size of the ...curing methods for tobacco leavescuring methods for tobacco leavesProcesses which aim at eliminating the moisture of tobacco leaves and grant scent in order to prepare them for consumption.tobacco manufacturing regulationstobacco manufacturing regulationsLaws, regulations and administrative provisions concerning the manufacture and presentation of tobacco and related products.fermentation process of tobacco leavesfermentation process of tobacco leavesProcess by which ammonia is released from the leaf. It can be done by raising the temperature and humidity, by heaping the tobacco into large piles or by using of a kiln. Under the raised temperature ...manufacturing of smoked tobacco productsmanufacturing of smoked tobacco productsThe processes, materials, and techniques to manufacture different types of smoked tobacco products such as cigars, fine cut tobacco, pipe tobacco, and cigarettes.variety of tobacco leavesvariety of tobacco leavesTypes of tobacco cultivars and varieties and their characteristics. Connection of attributes with cigar or cigarettes product requirements.cure tobacco leavescure tobacco leavesRemove the moisture out of the tobacco leaves directly after harvesting them through various processes such as air curing, flue curing or sun curing.cut tobacco leavescut tobacco leavesCut leaves into fine strands using the adequate equipment before drying. Ensure that cutting sizes are according to requirements.stock tobacco products' machinesstock tobacco products' machinesStock machine with materials for production of tobacco products. Take care to provide adequate quantities of paper, filters, glue, and other materials to achieve the daily production plan.monitor cigarette stamp machinemonitor cigarette stamp machineMonitor automated cigarette production line and stamp machine to ensure smooth operation. Monitor and report any damaged cigarette package. Stand at a machine while stamping product, using two hands f...ferment stacks of tobacco leavesferment stacks of tobacco leavesWrap large stacks of tobacco in burlap and allow them to "sweat". The internal temperature is closely monitored. When it reaches 60 degrees Celsius, the stack is broken down to release tar, ammonia, a...ensure sanitationensure sanitationKeep workspaces and equipment free from dirt, infection, and disease by removing waste, trash and providing for appropriate cleaning.operate monogram-printing deviceoperate monogram-printing deviceSet up and operate monogram-printing device to print brand on cigarette paper at specified position.monitor machine operationsmonitor machine operationsObserving machine operations and evaluating product quality thereby ensuring conformity to standards.mark differences in coloursmark differences in coloursIdentify differences between colours, such as shades of colour.apply tobacco manufacturing requirementsapply tobacco manufacturing requirementsApply all laws, regulations and administrative provisions concerning the manufacture and presentation of tobacco and related products. Understand the regulation referring to manufacturing of tobacco.dry tobacco leavesdry tobacco leavesDry tobacco leaves to a precisely defined level of moisture according to product specifications.perform tobacco leaves conditioningperform tobacco leaves conditioningProcess tobacco to ensure that it retains elasticity by passing it through a controlled environment at the right temperature and humidity levels.perform cleaning dutiesperform cleaning dutiesPerform 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.assess the colour curing of tobacco leavesassess the colour curing of tobacco leavesAssess colour curing of tobacco leaves to determine the stage of curing and aging of the leaf.clean waste materials from machinesclean waste materials from machinesClean waste materials from machine using the adequate equipment or appliances as to ensure smooth operations, avoid accidents, and maintain clean working place.apply HACCPapply HACCPApply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).perform test in cigarette-making machineperform test in cigarette-making machineTest a sample from cigarette-making machine for the weight of each cigarette.check quality of products on the production linecheck quality of products on the production lineCheck products for quality on the production line and remove defective items before and after packaging.use wrenchesuse wrenchesUse spanners to adjust machinery and equipment.regulate flow of shredded tobaccoregulate flow of shredded tobaccoRegulate flow of tobacco to make sure that each cigarette contains the specified amount of shredded tobacco.be at ease in unsafe environmentsbe at ease in unsafe environmentsBe at ease in unsafe environments like being exposed to dust, rotating equipment, hot surfaces, sub-freezing and cold storage areas, noise, wet floors and moving lift equipment.compute average weight of cigarettescompute average weight of cigarettesCompute the average weight of cigarettes in a sample. Compare the obtained value with standard to determine deviations.flavour tobacco leavesflavour tobacco leavesFlavour tobacco leaves to set off the taste of tobacco and to maintain the quality of the product.pre-blend tobacco leavespre-blend tobacco leavesPre-blend tobacco leaves to ensure a balanced mix of different types of tobacco in one hand.assess moisture levels in tobacco leavesassess moisture levels in tobacco leavesTest tobacco leaves with an electric moisture meter to obtain moisture content.follow hygienic procedures during food processingfollow hygienic procedures during food processingEnsure a clean working space according to hygienic standards in the food processing industry.separate tobacco shreds by sizeseparate tobacco shreds by sizeWeigh tobacco for a specified number of cigarettes. Place it in an agitator equipped with a series of screens to sort shreds based on size.adhere to organisational guidelinesadhere to organisational guidelinesAdhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.perform detailed tobacco manufacturing operationsperform detailed tobacco manufacturing operationsPerform precise tobacco manufacturing operations with great attention and detail to all steps in the creation of a qualitative product.administer additives to tobaccoadminister additives to tobaccoAdminister additives to tobacco, including flavouring. Use adequate quantities and equipment for these procedures, and take into account regulations for additives and other products in the tobacco.operate tobacco drying technologyoperate tobacco drying technologyOperate tobacco drying technology that dries the tobacco at higher temperatures and therefore more quickly than conventional dryers. Shorter drying times reduce tobacco degradation and energy consumpt...apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beveragesapply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beveragesApply and follow national, international, and internal requirements quoted in standards, regulations and other specifications related with manufacturing of food and beverages.perform kiln fermentation of tobacco leavesperform kiln fermentation of tobacco leavesPlace tobacco leaves in the kiln with the lid shut. Control heat and humidity. Kiln fermenting lasts about 4 to 6 weeks.apply GMPapply GMPApply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).tend cigarette making machinetend cigarette making machineTend cigarette making machine assuring fluent operations and sufficient equipment of materials in the machine such as leaves, filters, and glue. Put the cut and conditioned tobacco, known as cut fille...carry out checks of production plant equipmentcarry out checks of production plant equipmentCarry 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 equipme...flue-cure tobaccoflue-cure tobaccoString tobacco leaves into tobacco sticks, and hang them from tier-poles in curing barn's "kilns". Slowly raise the temperature over the course of the curing process. The procedure will generally take...assess fermentation levels of tobacco leavesassess fermentation levels of tobacco leavesAssess fermentation stage of tobacco leaves. Use thermometers, humidifiers, water, and your sense to test the level of fermentation.sun-cure tobaccosun-cure tobaccoPlace tobacco in the sun uncovered to let it dry out naturally. Generally, oriental tobacco is low in sugar and nicotine and is very popular for cigarettes.blend tobacco leavesblend tobacco leavesBlend tobacco leaves by cutting, conditioning, and blending the leaves of tobacco before these are being wrapped in a cigar or cut for cigarettes.sort tobacco leavessort tobacco leavesSort tobacco leaves according to colour and condition. Select the leaves with the best specifications for rolling cigars and for quality assurance. Sort tobacco leaves for manufacturing of different p...air-cure tobaccoair-cure tobaccoAir-cure tobacco by hanging the tobacco in a well-ventilated barn and allow it to dry over a period of four to eight weeks. Air-cured tobacco is generally low in sugar content, which gives the tobacco...exert quality control to processing foodexert quality control to processing foodEnsure the quality of all factors involved in a food production process.

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history of tobaccohistory of tobaccoThe different stages and developments of tobacco cultivation, cultural particularities and trading through time.health, safety and hygiene legislationhealth, safety and hygiene legislationThe set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.provide training on quality management supervisionprovide training on quality management supervisionProvide training to production employees, in groups or individually, on standard operating procedures, product specifications, visual quality inspection criteria, SPC, production controls, formulas, G...act reliablyact reliablyProceed in a way that one can be relied on or depended on.keep machines oiled for steady functioningkeep machines oiled for steady functioningOil or grease the parts of the machines and equipment that need to be lubricated. Follow safety procedures to do so.liaise with colleaguesliaise with colleaguesLiaise with fellow colleagues to ensure common understanding on work related affairs and agree on the necessary compromises the parties might need to face. Negotiate compromises between parties as to ...lift heavy weightslift heavy weightsLift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.assess nicotine levels in tobacco leavesassess nicotine levels in tobacco leavesAssess levels of nicotine in tobacco leaves by referring to the curing and fermentation methods of the tobacco, by using different tools and equipment for testing, and by relying on his/her experience...determine shreds sizes percentage in cigarettesdetermine shreds sizes percentage in cigarettesWeigh tobacco from a single cigarette sorted by shred size and determine percentage of each size using a conversion table.execute working instructionsexecute working instructionsUnderstand, interpret and properly apply work instructions regarding different tasks in the workplace.perform services in a flexible mannerperform services in a flexible mannerAdapt service approach when circumstances change.work in a food processing teamwork in a food processing teamCollaborate in a team with other food processing professionals in service of the food & beverages industry.liaise with managersliaise with managersLiaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food productionensure compliance with environmental legislation in food productionMake sure to comply with environmental legislation in food production. Understand the legislation related to environmental matters in food manufacturing and apply it in practice.label sampleslabel samplesLabel raw material/product samples for laboratory checks, according to implemented quality system.