Electric Furnace Worker (Corundum Manufacturing)
でんきろこう（コランダムせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that uses an electric furnace to fire corundum (aluminum oxide) at high temperatures to manufacture raw materials for industrial ceramics.
Description
Electric Furnace Worker (Corundum Manufacturing) handles the task of charging corundum after raw material blending and forming into an electric furnace and firing it in a high-temperature environment of thousands of degrees. Manages furnace internal temperature and atmosphere, records and analyzes firing conditions, and performs cooling, inspection, and sorting after firing. Quality control to ensure product purity and crystallinity is important. Also includes equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety management.
Future Outlook
While labor-saving and automation progress, demand for high-quality corundum materials continues. Improvement in skills as a process engineer is required.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility / Team-oriented
Work Style
Indoor high-temperature environment / Shift work / Team work
Career Path
Operator → Shift Leader → Group Leader/Line Leader → Manufacturing Engineer → Process Engineer
Required Skills
Electric Furnace Operation / High-Temperature Work Safety Management / Quality Inspection / Raw Material Blending / Record Management / Sintering/Heat Treatment Control
Recommended Skills
Data Logging Analysis / Equipment Maintenance / PLC Operation / Troubleshooting
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precision in temperature control and batch amounts directly affects quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to frequent handling of heavy objects in high-temperature environments and prolonged standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the processes are routine and do not require much creativity. |
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