Electric Furnace Worker (Abrasive Manufacturing)
でんきろこう（とりゅうせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that operates electric furnaces, performs firing and processing of abrasives under high-temperature conditions, and manages quality.
Description
Electric Furnace Worker (Abrasive Manufacturing) uses electric furnaces to fire raw materials for producing abrasives (grinding materials), and performs quality inspection and processing. Main tasks include raw material formulation and kneading, forming, drying, firing in electric furnaces, cooling, crushing and sieving, quality inspection, equipment inspection and maintenance, and safety management. Since temperature control and firing conditions directly impact quality, precise operations and continuous quality evaluation are required.
Future Outlook
Due to labor reduction and automation in manufacturing, adaptation to IoT and automatic control technologies is required. Abrasive demand remains stable, but skill succession is a challenge.
Personality Traits
Cautious and Attentive / High Concentration / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Operator → Supervisor/Leader → Process Manager → Production Engineer → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Equipment Operation and Maintenance / Furnace Temperature Control / Quality Inspection / Raw Material Formulation
Recommended Skills
Data Analysis / Process Improvement / Quality Control Methods (QC) / Safety and Health Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute quality variations affect production. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for work in high-temperature environments and handling heavy objects. |
| Problem Solving | Necessary for investigating causes of troubles inside the furnace and responding to quality defects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because work procedures are routine and there is little need for creative thinking. |
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