Electric Furnace Operator (Steelmaking)
でんきろおぺれーたー（せいこう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Operators who operate electric furnaces to melt iron scrap, adjust chemical composition, and manufacture steel.
Description
Electric Furnace Operators (Steelmaking) use electric arc furnaces to melt iron scrap or iron ore at high temperatures, adjust to the required chemical composition, and manufacture steel. They perform raw material charging, furnace temperature and power control, molten steel chemical analysis, stirring, and tapping operations. Monitoring and maintenance of equipment, quality control, and safety management are important, and teamwork and quick troubleshooting are required.
Future Outlook
While automation and labor-saving technologies are advancing, the demand for skilled operators with advanced operation management skills and emergency response capabilities is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Accurate and Attentive / High Crisis Management Ability / Patient
Work Style
Factory Work / Indoor and Some Outdoor / Shift
Career Path
Operator → Shift Leader → Steelmaking Engineer → Production Management → Plant Manager
Required Skills
Chemical Composition Analysis / Electric Furnace Operation Control / Furnace Stirring Operation / Monitoring / Safety Maintenance Management
Recommended Skills
Quality Control Techniques (QC) / Reading English Technical Documents / Steelmaking Process Knowledge / Understanding of PLC and Automatic Control Systems
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Small deviations in temperature or composition can lead to quality defects or accidents. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires long hours of standing work and heavy labor in high-temperature environments. |
| Problem Solving | Quick response to troubles is necessary for stable furnace operation and quality maintenance. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to high-temperature environment and situations requiring emergency shutdowns. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily standardized procedures, so little need for novel ideas. |
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Aliases
- EAF Operator
- Electric Arc Furnace Operator
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