Ceramic and Stone Product Production Equipment Operator
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Summary
A job that operates and monitors equipment from raw material mixing to forming, drying, and firing on manufacturing lines for ceramics and stone products, ensuring quality and safety.
Description
Ceramic and stone product production equipment operators operate and monitor various equipment such as forming machines, drying machines, and kilns on manufacturing lines for pottery, porcelain, tiles, bricks, etc. They appropriately set raw material mixing and post-forming drying and firing conditions, and manage temperature, humidity, pressure, etc. They conduct quality inspections to prevent product cracks or deformations and perform root cause analysis for defective products. Additionally, through daily inspections and simple maintenance work, they prevent machine troubles in advance and balance safety standards with production plans.
Future Outlook
While stable demand is expected due to domestic and international demand for building materials, advanced equipment management skills will be required with the introduction of automation and IoT technologies.
Personality Traits
High concentration / High safety awareness / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory work / Heavy lifting / Indoor work / Shift work / Standing work
Career Path
Operator (Beginner) → Operator (Experienced) → Team Leader → Production Engineer → Equipment Maintenance Engineer
Required Skills
Daily Inspection and Simple Maintenance / Forming Machine Operation / Kiln Operation and Temperature Control / Production Line Monitoring / Quality Inspection / Sensor Reading
Recommended Skills
Data Logging / Equipment Drawing Reading / Machine Maintenance / PLC Operation / Quality Improvement (QC Techniques)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because subtle changes in temperature or processes affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Focuses more on operating existing equipment than product design, so creativity requirements are low. |
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Aliases
- Ceramics Operator
- Kiln Operator
- Stone Product Production Operator
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