Drum worker (casting production)
どらむこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A metal processing job that melts metal in a melting furnace, pours it into a drum-shaped mold, and manufactures drum products.
Description
Drum workers (casting production) are responsible for the casting process of melting metals such as iron and cast iron in a melting furnace lined with refractory materials, and pouring them into drum (barrel-shaped) sand molds. They remove sand from the hardened castings, perform deburring and grinding, and inspect dimensions and surface quality. The work involves high-temperature environments and handling heavy objects, requiring strict safety and hygiene management as well as quality maintenance.
Future Outlook
Even as automation in manufacturing and the introduction of digital modeling technologies advance, the demand for skilled drum workers who can produce high-precision castings remains stable.
Personality Traits
Good team player / High safety awareness / Meticulous / Physically strong
Work Style
Factory work / Indoor 3D work / Shift work / Team work
Career Path
Apprentice foundry worker → Drum worker → Veteran foundry worker → Production line leader → Production manager → Factory manager
Required Skills
Casting technology / Deburring and grinding technology / Melting furnace operation / Quality inspection / Refractory material handling / Sand mold making technology
Recommended Skills
Material properties testing / Mold design (CAD) / Quality control methods (QC) / Welding technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is required to not miss minute abnormalities in dimensions or surface quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is essential to withstand work in high temperatures and handling heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work involves repeating existing processes, there is relatively little need for new ideas. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because complex mathematical analysis is minimal, limited to basic dimension checks. |
Related Qualifications
- Casting Skills Test Level 2
- Casting Skills Test Level 3
Related Jobs
- Caster
- Foundry worker
- Metal processing worker