Coating Worker (Metal Products)
ひまくこう（きんぞくせいひん）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Technical job that forms coatings (plating or coating) on the surface of metal products for purposes such as corrosion prevention and decoration. Handles everything consistently from pretreatment through plating processes, post-treatment, and inspection.
Description
Coating Workers (Metal Products) are specialized technicians who apply plating or coating to the surface of metal products to form coatings for rust prevention, decoration, and functional improvement. Tasks range from pretreatment such as degreasing and pickling, to plating processes like electrolytic plating, electroless plating, and electrodeposition coating, as well as post-treatment, film thickness inspection, and appearance inspection. They control plating bath composition, temperature, current density, etc., to maintain quality, while also requiring meticulous attention to workplace safety management and chemical handling.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of demand for precision parts in automobiles and electronic devices, and the advancement of electroless plating technology in response to environmental regulations, the demand for highly specialized surface treatment technicians is stable or increasing.
Personality Traits
High safety awareness / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Indoor Work / Night Shift / Shift Work / Wear Safety Equipment
Career Path
Line Operator → Leader/Foreman → Quality Control Staff → Production Technology Staff → Process Control Staff
Required Skills
Electrolytic Plating Equipment Operation / Film Thickness Measurement / Plating Process Management / Pretreatment (Degreasing and Pickling) / Quality Inspection / Surface Treatment Technology
Recommended Skills
Automated Plating Line Operation / Decorative Plating / Electroless Plating / Hazardous Substance Management / Safety Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Strict management is required to control film thickness and prevent defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves standing work and handling heavy objects, requiring physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly follows established processes, so there is little need for generating new ideas. |
Related Qualifications
- Metal Plating Technician
Aliases
- Coating Worker
- Metal Coating Technician
- Plating Worker
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