Brick and tile category forming worker

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Industry & Occupation

Engineering & Manufacturing

Classification

Summary

A job that manufactures stone products such as bricks and tiles by charging clay raw materials into forming molds, drying, and firing.

Description

Brick and tile category forming workers appropriately blend clay and use extruders, presses, and molds to shape bricks and tiles. After forming, they remove moisture in drying rooms and fire them at high temperatures in kilns to impart strength. They daily operate manufacturing line machines, replace and adjust molds, manage drying and firing conditions, and conduct quality inspections. They also handle maintenance and cleaning of production equipment and safety management. To stably supply high-quality products, adherence to work procedures and management of manufacturing records are required.

Future Outlook

Due to changes in demand for durability and eco-friendly products, advancements in quality management and automation technology are expected.

Personality Traits

Meticulous / Patient / Physically strong / Stability-oriented

Work Style

Factory work / Indoor work / Shift work / Team work

Career Path

Site worker → Leader or group leader → Factory manager → Quality control staff → Production technology

Required Skills

Machine operation / Mold replacement and adjustment / Operation management of drying and firing furnaces / Quality inspection

Recommended Skills

Basic knowledge of clay / Environmental conservation management / Maintenance knowledge / Safety management

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because small defects affect product quality.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Because there is a lot of prolonged standing work and handling of heavy materials.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Because routine work is the main focus and there is little need for new ideas.
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Because only basic measurement is required, and advanced numerical analysis is not needed.

Related Qualifications

  • National Skills Test: Ceramics Product Manufacturing (Brick and Tile)

Aliases

  • Brick forming worker
  • Tile forming worker

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