Axle Installer (Automobile Manufacturing)
しゃじくとりつけこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Manufacturing, Repair, Painting, and Drafting Occupations
- Middle : Machine Assembly Workers
- Minor : Automobile Assembly Workers
Summary
Manufacturing operator who assembles automobile axle parts, performs bolt fastening, torque management, and inspection on the line.
Description
Axle installers are specialized workers who assemble axles (axles) to automobile chassis. They accurately position parts on the assembly line and tighten bolts and nuts to specified values using torque wrenches and special tools. After fastening, they perform inspections with measuring tools, excluding or reworking parts that do not meet quality standards. Work efficiency and safety are emphasized, and they may also participate in 5S activities and improvement proposals.
Future Outlook
Even as production lines become more automated and robotized, the demand for skilled workers with quality control and equipment supervision skills remains high, and the importance of skill transmission is increasing.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / Meticulous / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Operator → Senior Operator → Leader → Production Management → Manufacturing Engineer
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Bolt and Nut Fastening Work / Safety and Health Knowledge / Torque Wrench Operation / Use of Inspection and Measurement Tools
Recommended Skills
5S Activities / Basic Machine Maintenance Knowledge / Improvement / Quality Control Knowledge (QC Methods)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is essential to maintain safety and quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of standing work and handling of heavy parts, requiring physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because the processes are standardized. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work mainly follows prescribed procedures. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because there is more work following instructions than individual judgment. |
| Planning & Organization | Because planning is done by superiors or process designers. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
Aliases
- Axle Assembler
- Axle Assembly Worker
- Axle Installer
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