Flat bar worker (Ironmaking, steelmaking)
ふらっとばーこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Operator in the ironmaking and steelmaking process who operates hot or cold rolling mills to manufacture flat bars (flat steel) from steel materials.
Description
Flat bar workers feed steel billets or slabs heated in a reheating furnace into rolling mills, adjust roll gaps and speeds, and manufacture flat steel (flat bars). Operators are responsible for temperature control and dimensional inspections, operating and monitoring rolling mills, quality checks of products, and equipment maintenance and inspections. They need to work in teams to maintain safety management and efficient operation of the production line. Amid advancing factory automation, quick response to troubles and maintenance skills are required.
Future Outlook
Amid the advancement of automation and labor reduction in Japan's iron and steel industry, demand for flat bar workers with advanced operation skills and maintenance technology is expected to remain stable. While there is a challenge of shortage of skilled workers, acquiring digital skills through IoT and AI-enabled smart factories is likely to lead to increased market value.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Cooperative / High concentration / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Operator → Team leader → Production engineer → Equipment maintenance engineer → Factory manager
Required Skills
Dimension measurement / Equipment maintenance / Furnace operation (temperature control) / Rolling mill operation
Recommended Skills
Mechanical maintenance / PLC control / Safety and health management / Statistical quality control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to strictly manage product dimensions and surface quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of heavy labor and long hours in high-temperature environments. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it requires enduring work in high-temperature and noisy environments and quick response to production line stoppages. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly follows prescribed procedures, with little room for spontaneous ideas. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Mainly work based on instructions, with limited autonomous judgment. |
Related Qualifications
- Crane operator
- Forklift operator training
- Slinging skills training
Related Jobs
- Cold rolling worker
- Hot rolling worker
- Steel plate rolling worker