Annealing Worker
あにーりんぐこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that controls heating, holding, and cooling of metal materials to reduce internal stress and improve material properties.
Description
Annealing workers use heating furnaces to heat steel and non-ferrous metal products to a specified temperature (annealing), hold them, and then control the cooling rate and atmosphere. They set heating and holding times, select cooling methods, operate atmosphere gas and vacuum control devices, and perform quality control such as hardness testing to optimize product durability and mechanical properties. Tasks include loading and unloading furnaces in high-temperature environments and inspecting furnace interiors, requiring safety management and energy-efficient operations.
Future Outlook
With increasing demand for high-performance materials in manufacturing, the importance of microstructure control is growing, expanding the need for advanced heat treatment engineers utilizing digital control and data analysis.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Factory Work / High-Temperature Environment Work / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Annealing Operator → Heat Treatment Engineer → Quality Control Staff → Production Technology Engineer → Manufacturing Management
Required Skills
Annealing Furnace Operation / Atmosphere Gas Vacuum Control / Metallurgy / Quality Control (Hardness Testing) / Temperature Control Device Setup and Monitoring
Recommended Skills
Boiler and High-Pressure Gas Handling Knowledge / Heat Treatment Process Design / Material Analysis / Welding and Machining
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute adjustments in temperature and time can lead to product defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is required for tasks like loading and unloading furnaces in high-temperature environments. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly follows manuals, with little need for original idea generation. |
Related Qualifications
- Metal Heat Treatment Technician
Aliases
- Annealing Operator
- Heat Treatment Worker
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