Clay Refining Worker (Ceramics)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Refines clay raw materials used for pottery, porcelain, and ceramics manufacturing through processes such as crushing, kneading, and sieving to maintain consistent quality.
Description
Clay refining workers receive clay used as raw material for pottery, porcelain, refractories, etc., and remove impurities through processes such as crushing, kneading, sieving, and dehydration to achieve the specified particle size and moisture content. They perform machine operations using heavy equipment, visual inspections, and quality tests to ensure product uniformity and stability. Teamwork in the factory is common, and adjustments according to material characteristics and troubleshooting are required.
Future Outlook
Ensuring the quality of raw materials for the ceramics industry remains important, with expectations of advancing automation alongside technological innovations. Both craftsmanship and machine operation skills will be required.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Production Line Operator → Quality Control Supervisor → Production Engineer → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Handling Heavy Objects / Machine Operation / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Materials Science / Equipment Maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because attention is needed to not miss fine impurities. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves handling heavy raw materials and a lot of standing work, requiring physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work is centered on routine tasks. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantitative analysis is limited to basic measurement. |
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