Clinker Grinding Worker (Cement Manufacturing)
クリンカーふんさいこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves grinding clinker (cement firing product) into powder using grinding machines to produce the final product, cement.
Description
Clinker grinding workers feed fired clinker into grinding machines such as ball mills or roller mills and grind it to the specified fineness. They adjust operating parameters (rotation speed, feed rate, media amount, etc.), regularly sample to check quality. They also handle equipment inspections, simple maintenance, cleaning, safety management, and initial responses during line stops. They are required to balance stable production volume and quality with energy saving.
Future Outlook
There is stable demand due to construction needs, but as the industry advances in labor saving and automation, operators are required to acquire advanced skills.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / High Safety Awareness / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Night Shift / Shift Work / Team System / Uniform Provided
Career Path
Clinker Grinding Operator → Chief Operator → Manufacturing Line Supervisor → Plant Engineer → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Basic Maintenance Knowledge / Basic Operation of Instrumentation Equipment / Grinding Machine Operation / Production Line Safety Management
Recommended Skills
Equipment Troubleshooting / Process Control Knowledge / Quality Management Techniques (SPC) / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is required in managing grinding fineness and quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Handling heavy raw materials and long hours of standing work require physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine work, creativity is not highly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Visual inspection and experience are emphasized more than advanced numerical analysis. |
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- Crane Operator
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- Hazardous Materials Handler
Aliases
- Cement Grinding Worker
- Cement Mill Operator
- Mill Operator
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