Formation Worker (Storage Battery Manufacturing)
かせいこう（ちくでんちせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation handles the chemical processing steps in the storage battery manufacturing line, performing tasks from active material mixing to electrolyte injection and drying to produce high-quality storage batteries.
Description
The Formation Worker (Storage Battery Manufacturing) handles all chemical processes for storage batteries, including mixing active materials that constitute the positive and negative electrodes, coating on electrode foil, drying, electrolyte injection, and formation. Starting from measuring and mixing raw materials, they operate various manufacturing machines such as coaters, drying furnaces, and liquid filling devices, and proceed with the process according to production instruction sheets. During operations, they perform inspections of thickness, specific resistance, and appearance to ensure quality. If machine abnormalities or changes in yield occur, they record and report them and cooperate in process improvements. The manufacturing environment is often a clean room, and rotating shift work is common.
Future Outlook
With the spread of electric vehicles and renewable energy storage systems, demand for storage battery manufacturing is increasing, and personnel capable of technological innovation and production efficiency improvements are in demand.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Meticulous / Physically fit / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Operator → Leader / Team Leader → Production Manager → Quality Control Staff → Process Engineer
Required Skills
Chemical Mixing / Manufacturing Machine Operation / Quality Inspection / Understanding of Manufacturing Instructions
Recommended Skills
Basic English Reading / Process Improvement / Production Management System Operation / Safety and Health Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute differences in the amount of chemicals or process conditions directly impact quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The process is standardized, so there are few opportunities for original idea generation. |
| Planning & Organization | In processes that follow work procedures, there are few opportunities to create plans oneself. |
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Aliases
- Battery Formation Worker
- Battery Manufacturing Operator
- Storage Battery Formation Operator
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