Cold Rolling Equipment Operator
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Operates and manages equipment to produce sheet products by rolling metal coils through a roll mill at room temperature.
Description
Cold rolling equipment operators pass metal coils through a roll mill at room temperature, adjusting the rolling mill's speed, pressure, tension, and lubrication conditions to achieve the specified thickness and surface finish. The work encompasses the entire process from loading raw coils, rolling, and coiling the sheets, with quality checks using thickness gauges and surface inspections; if defects are found, they fine-tune machine settings or stop and restart the equipment. They also perform periodic oil changes, parts inspections, and simple maintenance, and in the event of issues, collaborate with equipment maintenance staff for recovery operations. Shift-based rotating shifts are standard, fulfilling a critical role in maintaining the factory's overall production efficiency and safety.
Future Outlook
Although automation and IoT technologies are advancing, operators with advanced mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting skills will continue to be in high demand.
Personality Traits
Cautious / High Concentration / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Operator → Senior Operator → Equipment Maintenance Technician → Production Engineer → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Cold Rolling Mill Operation and Monitoring / Equipment Inspection and Simple Repairs / Lubricating Oil Application Adjustment / Product Dimensions and Surface Inspection / Sheet Thickness and Tension Adjustment
Recommended Skills
Basic Machine Maintenance Knowledge / Basic Metal Processing Knowledge / IoT Equipment Monitoring / Quality Control Techniques (QC Seven Tools)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required to avoid missing minute thickness variations or surface defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Standing work and handling heavy objects require physical stamina. |
| Problem Solving | Prompt responses are required for machine troubles or product abnormalities. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work is primarily based on manuals, with little need for original idea generation. |
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Aliases
- Cold Rolling Mill Operator
- Cold Rolling Operator
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