Cold Header Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Operators who use cold heading machines (cold headers) on metal wire rods to mass-produce metal parts such as screws and bolts through press forming.
Description
Cold header workers use cold heading machines to punch and form metal wire rods with dies and punches, mass-producing screw parts such as screws, bolts, and nuts, as well as various metal parts. They perform tasks such as mold changes and machine adjustments on the production line, setting processing conditions, quality inspections, deburring, daily inspections, and simple maintenance. There is a lot of high-speed press work, requiring meticulous dimension control and quick response to troubles. In recent years, integration with PLC control and robot automation has progressed, necessitating the acquisition of skills for equipment efficiency improvement and stable operation.
Future Outlook
Demand for automotive parts and construction machinery parts remains stable, and there is a trend toward requiring advanced machine control skills due to advances in production automation and robotization. From the perspective of skill succession, labor shortages due to the retirement of veterans are serious, and demand for new entrants and young people is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / High Concentration / High Safety Awareness / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Day Shift / Indoor Factory Work / Line Production / Mass Production / Shift Work
Career Path
Junior Cold Header Worker → Shift Leader → Manufacturing Line Manager → Production Engineering Engineer → Manufacturing Department Manager
Required Skills
Die Replacement and Adjustment / Dimension Measurement (Calipers, Micrometers) / Metal Materials Knowledge / Mold Attachment and Detachment / Press Machine Operation / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
5S and Quality Management Activities / Basic Machine Maintenance Knowledge / PLC Control / Production Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even minute changes in dimensions can lead to product defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because long hours of standing work and handling of materials are required. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to identify causes and take measures when processing troubles occur. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Centered on routine tasks with few opportunities for new idea generation. |
Related Qualifications
- Crane Operator
- Forklift Operation Training
- Press Machine Operation Supervisor
Aliases
- Cold Header Machine Operator
- Cold Header Worker
- Cold Heading Worker
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