Bismuth Manufacturing Worker
びすますせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing technician who extracts and refines bismuth from ores or scraps to produce high-purity metallic bismuth.
Description
Bismuth manufacturing workers extract bismuth from ores or metal scraps as raw materials, and produce high-purity bismuth through redox reactions, melting, and refining processes. They handle temperature control in smelting furnaces, impurity removal using chemicals, stirring of molten metal solutions, pouring into molds, cooling, cutting and finishing, quality inspection through component analysis, and safety measures. Products are used in cosmetics and medical devices, semiconductor materials, alloys, catalysts, etc. Much of the work is in high-temperature environments, and equipment maintenance inspections as well as environmental and safety management are required.
Future Outlook
Demand for non-ferrous metals in emerging countries and for bismuth as medical and electronic materials is expected to remain stable, and since energy-saving and low-environmental-impact smelting processes are required, the demand for specialized technicians is expected to be maintained.
Personality Traits
Attentive / High Safety Awareness / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Smelting Worker → Chief Operator → Process Manager → Smelting Technician → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Impurity Removal / Molten Metal Handling / Quality Inspection / Safety Management / Smelting Furnace Operation / Temperature Control
Recommended Skills
Analysis Equipment Operation / Environmental Conservation Management / Equipment Maintenance / PLC Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because trace impurities affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical stamina due to heavy labor in high-temperature environments. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Less creative thinking is required as it follows predetermined processes. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Type 4, Class B)
- Slinging Skills Training
Aliases
- Bismuth Refiner
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