Bar steel rolling worker
じょうこうあつえんこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that heats billets or steel ingots in a reheating furnace and uses a roll mill to manufacture bar steel products such as rod steel and shaped steel.
Description
Bar steel rolling workers heat billets or steel ingots in a reheating furnace and use roll mills to manufacture bar steel products such as rod steel and shaped steel. Operators monitor the equipment's operating status, adjust temperature, rolling speed, and roll gaps to ensure specified cross-sectional dimensions and quality. They also operate safety devices and quality inspection equipment, responding promptly to failures or abnormalities. Handling high-temperature environments and large machinery makes safety management and teamwork essential.
Future Outlook
While labor reduction advances with IoT and automation, demand remains high for skilled veterans with advanced equipment operation skills.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Cooperative / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Operator → Senior operator → Foreman → Manufacturing manager → Factory manager
Required Skills
Furnace control operation / Quality inspection (dimensional measurement) / Roll adjustment / Rolling mill operation / Safety device operation / Temperature management
Recommended Skills
Basic CAD knowledge / Mechanical maintenance knowledge / PLC control / Quality management techniques (QC)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Quick response to changes in material or equipment conditions is necessary. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Meticulous attention is required for dimensional accuracy and quality stability. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Continuous handling of heavy materials in high-temperature environments is required. |
| Stress Tolerance | For prolonged work in high-temperature environments and major accident prevention. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks predominate, with few opportunities for innovative thinking. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Operations follow instructions, so initiative requirements are low. |
Related Qualifications
- Crane operator license
- Forklift operation training
Aliases
- Roll mill operator
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