Chemical Fertilizer Manufacturing Worker
かがくひりょうせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Job involving the manufacturing process of chemical fertilizers from raw material feeding to reaction, purification, drying, and packaging.
Description
Chemical fertilizer manufacturing workers feed raw materials such as nitrogen, phosphoric acid, and potassium into the plant and control chemical reactions to produce fertilizers. They monitor and adjust temperature, pressure, flow rate, etc., using instrumentation control devices and perform quality inspections. Equipment inspections and maintenance, responses to abnormalities, and safety and health management are also important roles. Understanding of raw material characteristics and reaction theory is required to handle a wide variety of fertilizer products.
Future Outlook
While maintaining manufacturing facilities is required due to stable domestic agricultural demand and export expansion, the enhancement of workers' skills is progressing through the introduction of technologies for environmental regulation compliance and energy saving. Efficiency is accelerating with the utilization of IoT and automation technologies.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / High safety awareness / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory work / Indoor work / Shift work / Team work / Work with heavy equipment
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Group Leader (Supervisor) → Production Management → Quality Management → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Equipment Maintenance and Inspection / Operation of Instrumentation Control Devices / Plant Operation Skills / Quality Inspection / Safety and Health Management
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Chemical Reactions / Energy Saving Management / PLC Control / Statistical Quality Control / Understanding of ISO Standards
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is essential to ensure quality and safety. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is required for long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects. |
| Problem Solving | Required for quick response to plant abnormalities and cause analysis. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine tasks are the main focus and high creativity is not required. |
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Aliases
- Compound Fertilizer Manufacturing Worker
- Fertilizer Manufacturing Worker
- Fertilizer Operator
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