Annealing and normalizing worker
やきなまし・やきならしこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized occupation in heat treatment that heats, holds, and cools metal parts at specified temperatures to remove internal stresses and adjust crystal structures.
Description
Annealing and normalizing workers load metal parts into heating furnaces, process them at appropriate temperatures and holding times, and aim to remove internal stresses and homogenize crystal structures. They adjust temperature control and cooling rates according to the type and shape of the material, and confirm the specified performance through quality tests and inspections. The work involves operating inside high-temperature furnaces and using material handling equipment such as cranes, requiring strict safety management and adherence to work procedures.
Future Outlook
While automation and labor-saving technologies are advancing, the demand for quality control of metal parts and special alloy processing remains high, and stable job openings are expected in fields requiring manual fine adjustments and inspection skills.
Personality Traits
High safety awareness / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Junior heat treatment operator → Senior heat treatment operator → Heat treatment engineer → Manufacturing manager → Factory manager
Required Skills
Firing process control / Heat treatment equipment operation / Material handling equipment operation / Metal materials (types of steel and crystal structure) / Understanding work procedures
Recommended Skills
Basics of IoT automation technology / Boiler and high-pressure gas knowledge / CAD data reading / Hardness testing / Quality control techniques (QC)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because strict management of furnace temperature and processing time is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because handling heavy metal parts and working in high temperatures continues. |
| Problem Solving | Because対応 to defects or quality issues during processing is necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work mainly follows standard procedures. |
Aliases
- Heat treatment operator
- Heat treatment worker
- Metal heat treatment worker
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