Hard Skills
IntermediateMalt Drying Equipment OperationThe ability to operate and monitor specialized kilns and industrial dryers used to reduce the moisture content of germinated grain into malt.
AdvancedMoisture and Temperature ControlThe precise regulation of heat, airflow, and humidity levels within the dryer to reach specific moisture targets and color profiles.
IntermediateHACCP and Food Safety ComplianceAdherence to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points protocols to prevent biological, chemical, or physical contamination during processing.
IntermediatePLC and SCADA MonitoringInterfacing with Programmable Logic Controllers and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems to manage automated drying cycles.
IntermediateMechanical TroubleshootingIdentifying malfunctions in conveyors, blowers, and heating elements and performing basic maintenance or reporting complex failures.
BasicDetailed Process DocumentationMaintaining accurate records of batch numbers, temperature curves, drying durations, and quality test outcomes.