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Chemical Plant Machine Operators

Other titles : screener - chemical processing

Details

Description :

Chemical plant machine operators monitor and operate units and machinery to blend, mix, process and package a wide range of specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, cleaning and toiletry products. They are primarily employed in chemical, cleaning compound, ink and adhesive industries, but may also be employed by chemical processing departments in other industries.

Main duties :

  • Monitor meters, gauges and electronic instrumentation on one or more chemical or formulation units, such as mixers, kettles, blenders, dryers, tabletting, encapsulation, granulation and coating machines ;
  • Measure, weigh and load chemical ingredients following formulation cards;
  • Start up, shut down, troubleshoot and clean equipment.

Regions where this career
has the best propspects:

  • Montérégie

Training

Diploma of College Studies (DCS)

 

Programmes

  • Techniques de génie chimique

  • Laboratory Technology  

  • Laboratory Technology   (Biotechnology )

  • Laboratory Technology   (Analytical Chemistry )

 

Techniques de génie chimique

(Training program available in French only)

Program length: 3 years

Program Objectives

Développer les connaissances et les habiletés concernant le fonctionnement des principales techniques utilisées dans l’industrie chimique; participer à la mise au point de méthodes de fabrication; identifier, corriger les défauts mineurs dans les appareils de mesure et de contrôle; calibrer, maîtriser le déroulement d’un procédé; effectuer une évaluation critique sur la bonne marche des travaux et rédiger des rapports clairs et concis.

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Laboratory Technology

Program length: 3 years

Program Objectives

The goal of the Laboratory Technology program is to provide students with the aptitudes to become laboratory technologists in manufacturing companies, particularly those in the agro-food, pharmaceutical and environmental sectors. In addition, the students will be capable of working in biotechnology laboratories, laboratories of companies in the industrial chemistry, mining, mettalurgy, petrochemical, materials and pulp and paper sectors. .

Specialization A: Biotechnology

The biotechnology specialization aims to train the students in the area of microorganisms and cells; to perform biochemical, microbiological and immunological analyses; to perform activities related to genetical engineering and to perform toxicity and ecotoxicity tests focusing on quality control, research, development and production.

Specialization B: Analytical Chemistry

The analytical chemistry specialization aims to train students to perform inorganic and organic chemical analyses and to use instrumental and manual methods, all the while focusing on quality control, research, development and production. 

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