Blast Furnace Cement Manufacturing Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing staff who fire raw materials such as limestone and clay at high temperatures to produce clinker, crush it, and produce cement.
Description
Blast furnace cement manufacturing workers appropriately blend raw materials such as limestone, clay, and steel slag, and fire them at approximately 1450°C in a rotary kiln to generate clinker. The generated clinker is finely pulverized, and an appropriate amount of gypsum, etc., is added to manufacture the final product, cement. They continuously monitor temperature, rotation speed, exhaust gas analysis, etc., during the process, conduct quality tests based on JIS standards, perform equipment maintenance inspections and troubleshooting, and maintain safe and stable production.
Future Outlook
While stable demand is expected due to construction needs, technological innovation is required in response to CO2 emission regulations and development of alternative materials.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Night Shift / Outdoor High-Temperature Environment / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Operator → Shift Leader → Manufacturing Engineer → Production Management → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Crusher Operation / Instrument Monitoring / Mixer Operation / Quality Testing / Rotary Kiln Operation Management
Recommended Skills
Machine Maintenance Basics / PLC Control Knowledge / Process Design Basics / Quality Control Techniques (QC Seven Tools)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required because firing temperature and blending ratios directly affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to the environment requiring physical strength, such as work in high temperatures and handling heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creative thinking is less required as it follows existing manufacturing processes. |
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