Casting material charging worker (Casting manufacturing)
いものざいりょうそうにゅうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing occupation responsible for loading materials such as sand and metal powder into sand molds or metal molds in the casting manufacturing process to form casting molds.
Description
Casting material charging workers are a job type that performs tasks in the initial stage of the casting process, loading specified amounts of sand, metal powder, and binders into mold frames and ramming them uniformly. Depending on the type of materials and charging methods, they utilize manual work or machine operations to ensure the precision of molds that determine quality. Since heavy objects are handled during operations, safety management and adherence to work procedures are required, and they are also responsible for regular inspections of equipment and tools.
Future Outlook
While automation of charging operations is advancing due to labor reduction and automation in the manufacturing industry, a certain level of demand for skilled workers is expected to remain.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Ladle worker → Finishing worker (Casting finishing worker) → Casting engineer → Production manager
Required Skills
Compliance with safe work procedures / Sand mold charging / Visual management of material quantities
Recommended Skills
Crane operation / Forklift operation skills / Slinging skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accurate loading amounts and misalignments directly affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because they handle heavy materials and there is a lot of prolonged standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Work procedures are defined, and adherence to procedures is emphasized more than logical thinking. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Work is performed according to procedures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Numerical management is limited, and there is little specialized quantitative analysis. |
| Planning & Organization | Mainly involves following work instructions rather than detailed planning. |
Related Qualifications
- Completion of slinging skills training
- Crane operator
Aliases
- Charging worker
- Pouring worker
Related Jobs
- Finishing worker (Casting finishing worker)
- Ladle worker
- Metal melting worker
- Sand mold manufacturing worker