Activated Carbon Manufacturing Technician (Excluding Production Technicians)
かっせいたんせいぞうぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Chemical Product Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
A technical role that manages and operates the entire manufacturing process from raw material selection to carbonization, activation, and quality evaluation, ensuring the quality of activated carbon products.
Description
Activated carbon manufacturing technicians handle the process of carbonizing coal or woody raw materials and activating them using chemical agents or steam. They manage the entire manufacturing process, including raw material pretreatment, operation and monitoring of carbonization furnaces and activation furnaces, washing, drying, pulverization, quality testing such as specific surface area and adsorption capacity, equipment maintenance, and safety management. They also engage in process condition optimization and troubleshooting for product quality improvement, statistical process control, aiming for stable plant operation and cost reduction.
Future Outlook
Demand for activated carbon in environmental fields such as water treatment and gas purification remains steady. With the transition to a decarbonized society and increasing needs for biomass-derived activated carbon development, demand for process improvement technicians is expected to grow.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Problem-solving oriented / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Equipment management / Factory site work / Shift work / Team tasks
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Activated Carbon Manufacturing Technician → Senior Manufacturing Technician / Process Leader → Production Technology Engineer → Process Development Technician → Research and Development Role
Required Skills
Carbonization Furnace and Activation Furnace Operation / Chemical Agent Handling / Powder Handling / Process Control and Monitoring / Quality Testing
Recommended Skills
Data Analysis / English Literature Reading / PLC Control / Process Simulation / Statistical Process Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute changes in process conditions greatly affect product quality. |
| Problem Solving | Because investigation of causes is required when manufacturing troubles or quality defects occur. |
Related Qualifications
- Hazardous Materials Handler Class B Type 4
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