Finisher Manufacturing Worker

ふぃにっしゃーせいぞうこう

Industry & Occupation

Engineering & Manufacturing

Classification

Summary

A job that involves deburring and surface polishing of metal or resin parts, mirror finishing, etc., to ensure the appearance quality and dimensional accuracy of products.

Description

Finisher manufacturing workers perform manual or machine polishing, grinding, buffing, sandblasting surface treatments, etc., on processed parts and products to enhance the appearance and dimensional accuracy of products. They specialize in mirror finishing, fine deburring, etc., collaborating with quality inspectors to achieve precision that meets standards. This technology is required in a wide range of fields such as automotive parts, molds, and industrial machinery parts.

Future Outlook

While automation and robotization are advancing, the demand for skilled workers handling high-precision surface finishing is expected to be maintained at a certain level. Acquiring new surface treatment technologies to comply with environmental regulations will be advantageous for future careers.

Personality Traits

Has high concentration / Has patience / Is meticulous / Is polite and courteous

Work Style

Contract Work / Dispatched Work / Line Work / On-site Work / Shift Work

Career Path

Polisher → Manufacturing Leader → Quality Manager → Production Control → Technical Instructor

Required Skills

Buff Polishing Machine Operation / Deburring / Measurement Instrument Operation (Caliper, Micrometer) / Polishing Skills / Safety Management / Sandblasting

Recommended Skills

5S Activities and Kaizen Activities / Metal Material Knowledge / Quality Control / Surface Treatment Technology

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because it requires not missing minute scratches or burrs and achieving high-precision finishing.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Because polishing work over long periods, etc., requires physical stamina.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Because adherence to prescribed procedures is emphasized more than creative thinking.
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Because it does not require advanced mathematical analysis.

Aliases

  • Finisher
  • Polisher
  • Surface Finisher

Related Jobs

  • Machine Assembler
  • Painter
  • Polisher
  • Quality Inspector

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