Tobacco Preparers and Tobacco Products Makers

Tobacco preparers and tobacco products makers prepare tobacco leaves and make various tobacco products. Tasks include - (a) grading cured tobacco leaves by type, quality and locality where grown; (b) mixing tobacco leaves according to formula to obtain a blend of distinct flavour; (c) tending vacuum containers which moisten tobacco for further processing; (d) removing midribs and stalks from tobacco leaves and shredding tobacco; (e) making cigars, cigarettes, snuff and other tobacco products by hand or with simple machines. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Cigarette maker - Cigar maker - Tobacco grader Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Cigarette production machine operator - 8160 - Cigar production machine operator - 8160.