A batch maker operates machinery to mix and blend ingredients in the food and metallurgical industries. They ensure quality control, identify equipment malfunctions, and follow precise steps to produce consistent products. On-the-job training or a degree/certification in food service is required, along with good math skills.
A batch maker in the food industry operates machinery used to mix and blend ingredients used in mass-produced products. He or she typically measures ingredients and monitors the temperatures used to bake or cook each batch. A batch maker periodically tests the mix to ensure consistency in taste, texture and color. The metallurgical industry also employs batchers who operate equipment that grinds balls of metal into powder.
Batch makers often work in food processing plants, where large amounts of food are mixed and cooked in a single process. The batch manufacturer is responsible for quality control of each ingredient and the final product. He or she ensures that the recipe is followed and the food is cooked according to the preset temperature settings.
This person turns on mixers, blenders and ovens used to make packaged foods. The batch maker must be able to quickly identify any equipment malfunctions caused by clogs, leaks or other mechanical problems and make adjustments as necessary. He reads gauges during the process to ensure each mix is done correctly.
Some batch manufacturers actually measure each ingredient that goes into the processed food. They can use precise scales to ensure the exact amount of salt or other flavor in each mix. Batch makers also measure large amounts of ingredients using scales used in the food processing industry.
A batch maker must be able to follow the precise sequence of steps used to produce the product. He is typically familiar with the raw materials used in the food industry and how they interact. The batch maker can identify subtle differences in flavor or texture during production and make changes to correct inconsistencies.
Most people in this profession complete high school and receive on-the-job training. Others earn a degree or certification in food service or a related field. Sanitation courses usually prepare a batch maker for the process of sterilizing equipment between each batch of food. Good math skills are required in this occupation.
In the metallurgical industry, this worker operates grinders that convert metal balls into metal powder. He or she inserts the raw material into special machines before washing each batch with water. A manufacturer of metallurgy batches ensures that there are filters in the equipment to separate the water from the powder before transferring the product to the drying trays.
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