Clay Extraction Worker
ねんどさいしゅさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Clay extraction workers extract clay from clay layers, sort and load it according to quality and particle size. They mainly perform mechanical excavation using heavy machinery combined with manual excavation.
Description
Clay extraction workers are specialists who extract clay used for road construction, building materials, ceramic raw materials, etc., from sites. They operate heavy machinery (such as backhoes and wheel loaders) to excavate and dig up clay layers for loading, as well as perform detailed excavation and sorting using hand tools. They observe soil quality to maintain quality, perform appropriate loading, and handle machinery inspections and maintenance, safety management, and measures to reduce impact on the surrounding environment. The work is mainly outdoors, and changes in work methods may be required depending on weather and ground conditions.
Future Outlook
While there is stable demand as a construction material and ceramic raw material, progress in labor-saving and mechanization requires higher worker efficiency, and shifting skills to heavy equipment operator is a challenge.
Personality Traits
Good teamwork / High safety awareness / Patient / Physically strong / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Outdoor Work / Project-Based Assignment / Seasonal Fluctuations / Shift Work
Career Path
Site Worker (Apprentice) → Clay Extraction Worker → Heavy Equipment Operator → Site Supervisor Assistant → Civil Engineering Construction Manager
Required Skills
Basic Machinery Maintenance and Inspection / Compliance with Safe Work Procedures / Excavation with Hand Tools / Loading and Unloading Work / Soil Quality Observation / Vehicle Construction Machinery Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Soil and Ground / Basic Life-Saving First Aid / Environmental Conservation / Machinery Troubleshooting
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is needed to endure long hours of heavy labor and outdoor work. |
| Stress Tolerance | Required due to harsh outdoor environments and tension in safety management. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Specialized analysis of soil quality etc. is handled by other departments. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine work is the main focus, with little need for idea generation. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Almost no complex calculations are required. |
| Planning & Organization | Work plans are instructed by superiors. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Slinging Skills Training
- Vehicle Construction Machinery (Grading, etc.) Operation Skills Training
Aliases
- Clay Digger
- Clay Excavation Worker
- Clay Mining Worker
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