Also called: Batch Maker (Cosmetics)
Mixes large batches of lotions, shampoos and makeup in a production plant following exact formulas.
You heat oils and water phases in big kettles, combine them with a high-speed mixer and add color and fragrance. You check that the lotion's thickness and color match the standard before it goes to the filling line.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school plus on-the-job training.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Automated batching and dosing systems spread; small brands still mix by hand, but openings shrink.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply at cosmetics and personal-care plants or through a staffing agency; new hires are trained on the job
Classes: Chemistry, Algebra.
Official data: O*NET occupation 51-9023.
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