Coke Pipe Cleaning Worker (Steel Mill)
コークスパイプそうじこう（せいてつしょ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves removing coke and slag adhered inside coke pipes at steel mills to maintain normal equipment operation.
Description
Coke pipe cleaning workers are specialized workers who remove coke residues and slag adhered inside coke furnaces and their extension pipes at steel mills. Before work, wear safety protective gear and check the site's temperature and gas concentration. Use chipping hammers or high-pressure washers to remove clogs, and perform manual cleaning as necessary. After work, inspect the inside of the pipes, record the residue removal status, and create maintenance reports. Since it involves physical labor in dusty and high-temperature environments, adherence to safety procedures and continuous site management are required.
Future Outlook
Even as steel mills advance in automation and labor-saving, periodic manual cleaning remains necessary. With the introduction of technologies to improve safety, mechanization and robotization are likely to progress.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility / Team-oriented
Work Style
Heavy labor / High-temperature environment work / Shift work
Career Path
Site Worker (Coke Pipe) → Equipment Maintenance Engineer → Maintenance Team Leader → Factory Operations Manager
Required Skills
Chipping Hammer Operation / High-Pressure Washer Operation / Maintenance Record Creation / Safety Gear Wearing
Recommended Skills
Aerial Work Platform Driving Skill Training / Forklift Driving Skill / Slinging Skill Training
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to quickly respond to changing site environments such as furnace temperatures and emergency responses. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Missing residues inside pipes can lead to equipment failure or safety accidents. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because prolonged physical labor in high-temperature environments is required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Need to endure mental and physical stress in sites with high temperatures, dust, and heavy labor. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work mainly follows standard procedures, and creative thinking is not particularly required. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Basic tasks are standardized, and acquisition of new knowledge is relatively minimal. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Almost no calculation tasks, and low need for mathematical analysis. |
Aliases
- Coke Pipe Washing Worker
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