813-Chemical and photographic products plant and machine operators

Job Title ( International classification ): 
Chemical and photographic products plant and machine operators
ISCO Code: 
813
Job Description: 
Chemical and photographic products plant and machine operators operate and monitor machines which process a variety of chemicals and other ingredients to produce pharmaceuticals, toiletries, explosives and photographic or other chemical products.
Tasks: 

Main Tasks include -

  • operating and monitoring machines and equipment which blend, mix, package and otherwise process chemicals and chemical products to give them the desired properties for further industrial production, or to make finished products. Supervision of other workers may be included.
Inclusions: 

Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups:

8131 Chemical products plant and machine operators
8132 Photographic products machine operators

Exclusions: 

Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Chemical processing plant controllers - 3133
- Petroleum and natural gas refinery operators - 3134