Bar Material Rolling Worker
じょうざいあつえんこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Bar material rolling workers are manufacturing operators who heat and roll metal materials such as steel and aluminum to process them into bar shapes.
Description
Bar material rolling workers handle the process of heating slabs or coils made from steel, aluminum, etc., in a heating furnace and rolling them into strip-shaped products (bar steel) of the specified thickness and width. Main duties include temperature control of the heating furnace, setup of the rolling mill, adjustment of roll reduction, control of rolling speed, inspection of product width and thickness, removal of defective products, etc. They also operate transport cranes and forklifts to load raw materials and transfer products. Safety and health management is important, including workplace inspections and machine maintenance. Ensuring product quality requires strict control and inspection of temperature, pressure, and speed.
Future Outlook
With the advancement of smart factories utilizing automation and IoT, operators' skills will become more advanced. There will be a demand for operation techniques incorporating AI and sensor technology due to labor-saving needs. Existing demand is stable, and career opportunities will expand through skill enhancement as engineers.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Operator → Supervisor → Section Leader/Leader → Factory Engineer → Production Management
Required Skills
Crane and Forklift Operation / Quality Inspection / Rolling Mill Operation / Temperature Control
Recommended Skills
Basic Mechanical Engineering Knowledge / Equipment Maintenance / Quality Control Techniques (QC)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute differences in product width and thickness affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for high-temperature work and handling heavy raw materials. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work is centered on standardized operations, so creativity is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Slinging Skills Training
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