Continuous Casting Finishing Worker
れんちゅうせいせいこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist who finishes the surface of steel slabs or billets produced by continuous casting machines through processes such as cutting, grinding, and chamfering to ensure dimensions and surface quality.
Description
Continuous casting finishing workers pour molten steel into molds using continuous casting machines, solidify it into slabs, and finish them through precision processes such as cutting, deburring, grinding, and chamfering. They check product dimensional tolerances and surface conditions, and adjust cooling rates or machine settings as necessary. They handle product movement using cranes or hoists, work in high-temperature environments, manage safety and health, and collaborate with other job types while advancing operations in line work.
Future Outlook
Amidst the advancement of efficiency and labor-saving in domestic manufacturing, while the introduction of automation equipment expands, there is an increasing demand for the inheritance of skilled techniques and equipment management capabilities.
Personality Traits
Cautious / High Concentration / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Indoor High-Temperature Environment / Line Work / Shift Work / Steel Mill Employment / Team Work
Career Path
Operator → Production Engineer → Quality Control Staff → Line Leader → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Casting Machine Operation / Crane and Hoist Operation / Deburring and Chamfering / Metal Processing / Temperature Management
Recommended Skills
Basic Welding Knowledge / Equipment Maintenance / Quality Control / Safety and Health Management / Steel Material Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To ensure quality by not missing product dimensions or surface defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours in high-temperature environments and frequent handling of heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily follows prescribed procedures for work. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because it is necessary to proceed with work following procedures and safety standards. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because basic numerical processing such as dimension measurement and cooling rate setting is required. |
Related Qualifications
- Crane Operation Skills Training
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Slinging Skills Training
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