Continuous Caster (Steel Making)
れんぞくちゅうぞうこう（せいこう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Continuous Caster (Steel Making) is an operator position in the steel making process that shapes molten steel into semi-finished products (slabs, billets, etc.) using a continuous casting machine. Responsible for machine operation, quality control, and equipment monitoring.
Description
Continuous Caster (Steel Making) takes steel melted in electric furnaces or converters, passes it through a tundish into the continuous casting machine. Operates the mold and cooling equipment, adjusts casting speed and cooling conditions to form slabs or billets. Inspects surface defects and dimensions, and changes casting conditions in case of abnormalities to maintain quality. Also handles daily inspections, simple maintenance, and initial response to equipment troubles. Features include work in high-temperature environments and shift operations in teams.
Future Outlook
In the steel industry, automation and labor reduction are progressing, making machine monitoring, equipment maintenance, and data analysis skills important for continuous casting operators as well. Demand is stable, and the market value of personnel with advanced maintenance technology is high.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Good Team Player / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Indoor Heavy Labor / Night Shift / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Junior Operator → Senior Operator → Group Leader → Process Management → Production Engineering → Factory Management Position
Required Skills
Casting Machine Operation / Emergency Stop Procedure / Process Parameter Adjustment / Quality Inspection (Dimensions/Surface) / Temperature Measurement Control
Recommended Skills
Basic Equipment Maintenance Knowledge / Blueprint Reading / Metallurgy / Understanding of Instrumentation Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because fine abnormality detection directly linked to casting quality is necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is required for long hours of standing work in high-temperature environments, etc. |
| Problem Solving | Because cause investigation and response are required during equipment troubles or casting defects. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to the tense work environment handling high-temperature molten steel. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly repetitive work following set procedures, so new ideas are not particularly required. |
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