Abrasive Material Manufacturing Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing technician who handles raw material mixing for abrasive materials, forming, firing, finishing polishing, inspection, and packaging.
Description
Abrasive material manufacturing workers produce grinding wheels, buffs, polishing pads, and other abrasive materials. First, they mix powdery raw materials such as alumina and silicon carbide, and form them using a press machine. The formed bodies are loaded into a firing furnace and fired at appropriate temperatures. After firing, they inspect particle size and hardness, adjust shapes through polishing processes as needed, and perform final inspection and packaging. Stable operation of the production line and maintenance of quality are required.
Future Outlook
Industrial abrasives are indispensable for automobile and electronic component manufacturing, so stable demand is expected. With advancements in automation and quality control, the importance of equipment operation and improvement skills will increase.
Personality Traits
Careful and Meticulous / Good Team Player / High Concentration / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Group Leader・Team Leader → Manufacturing Engineer・Quality Control → Manufacturing Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Measurement Instrument Operation / Operation of Press Machines and Firing Furnaces / Quality Inspection / Raw Material Mixing
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Machine Maintenance / Safety and Health Management / Statistical Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Variations in particle size and hardness directly affect quality, so attention to detail is important. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for raw material handling and line work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Manufacturing processes are standardized, so creative thinking is relatively less required. |
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