Ball Mill Operator (Ceramics Raw Material Pulverization)
ぼーるみるうんてんこう（ようぎょうげんりょうふんさい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing work that operates a ball mill to pulverize ceramics raw materials and adjust/uniformize the particle size of ceramic raw materials.
Description
A ball mill operator is a specialist who pulverizes ceramics raw materials using a ball mill machine to achieve the specified particle size. They perform machine maintenance and operation checks, adjustments to feeding and discharge, optimization of pulverization conditions, and regularly sample to measure and record particle size. In case of abnormalities, they analyze causes, respond promptly, conduct daily cleaning, lubrication, and inspections, and comply with safety and health standards.
Future Outlook
The field of ceramics raw material pulverization has stable demand, and with recent automation and IoT adoption, operators are increasingly required to have basic skills in process monitoring and data analysis.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Cooperative / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Indoor Work / Shift Work / Uniform Work Clothes Provided
Career Path
Machine Operator (Junior) → Group Leader/Leader → Equipment Maintenance Technician → Manufacturing Line Manager → Production Engineer
Required Skills
Ball Mill Operation / Powder Particle Size Management / Safety and Health Management / Weighing
Recommended Skills
Data Recording and Reporting / Equipment Maintenance (Simple Maintenance) / Improvement Suggestions / QC Techniques (QC 7 Tools)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Need to accurately grasp pulverization conditions and machine status to maintain quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to handling heavy objects and long hours of standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | High creativity is not required as operations follow work procedures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex mathematical analysis is not required. |
Aliases
- Ball Mill Operator
- Pulverizer Operator
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