Bar Steel Heating Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Bar steel heating workers heat bar steel to the specified temperature in a heating furnace during the steel manufacturing process, adjusting it to a condition suitable for subsequent processes such as rolling.
Description
Bar steel heating workers load bar steel into heating furnaces at steelworks or rolling mills, using temperature sensors and control devices to maintain the specified temperature. Since the heated bar steel is fed into roller rolling or hot working processes, uniform heating and precise temperature control directly impact quality. They also perform furnace inspections and maintenance, burner adjustments, emergency troubleshooting, and take on roles in safety management and equipment maintenance.
Future Outlook
Although personnel composition will fluctuate due to domestic steel demand and the introduction of labor-saving technologies, demand for skilled operators remains high from the perspectives of quality control and troubleshooting. While automation utilizing IoT and AI is advancing, skills in equipment maintenance and handling new materials are required, and stable employment is expected going forward.
Personality Traits
Cautious and attentive / Physically strong / Stability-oriented / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Operator → Team Leader/Group Leader → Manufacturing Manager → Equipment Maintenance Engineer → Heat Treatment Engineer → Factory Technology Chief
Required Skills
Basic Equipment Maintenance Knowledge / Burner Adjustment / Heating Furnace Operation / Safety and Health Management / Sensor Monitoring Operation
Recommended Skills
Equipment Automation System Operation / Heat Treatment Process Knowledge / High-Pressure Gas Handling Knowledge / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required for temperature control and fine adjustments in furnace operations. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required to endure long hours of standing work and operations in high-temperature environments. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to address issues such as furnace troubles and uneven temperatures is necessary. |
| Stress Tolerance | Stress tolerance is needed for high-temperature work environments and responses to sudden troubles. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine tasks are the main focus and creative thinking is minimal. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Training Course
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B, Type 4)
- Second-Class Boiler Technician
Related Jobs
- Furnace Front Worker
- Heat Treatment Worker
- Rolling Worker