Forging Equipment Operator
たんぞうせつびおぺれーたー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that operates and maintains production equipment which heats and presses metal materials to forge them into predetermined shapes.
Description
Forging equipment operators heat metal materials to a specified temperature in a heating furnace and shape them into forms matching the die using press machines or hammer equipment. Before starting operations, they replace and adjust dies and manage temperatures; during operation, they monitor pressure and speed. After forming, they conduct dimensional and appearance inspections, excluding products that do not meet standards. They perform regular equipment inspections, lubrication, and repairs, thoroughly ensuring safety management and quality maintenance. They also collaborate with the production technology department on process improvements and automation implementation.
Future Outlook
With the introduction of automation and IoT, in addition to operational skills, the acquisition of data analysis and equipment maintenance technologies will be required. Contributions to improving production efficiency will remain important, and job demand is expected to maintain a steady level.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Line Production / Night Shift / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Leader Operator → Production Engineer → Equipment Maintenance Engineer → Manufacturing Line Manager → Quality Management Specialist
Required Skills
Daily Equipment Inspection and Maintenance / Die Replacement Adjustment / Dimensional Appearance Inspection / Forging Press Operation / Heating Furnace Temperature Control / Quality Control Techniques (QC) / Safety Management
Recommended Skills
5S Kaizen / Metallurgy / Process Improvement / Reading English Technical Documents / Welding and Machining
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because the accuracy of product dimensions and appearance directly impacts quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to handling heavy objects and prolonged standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine tasks, so new ideas are not particularly needed. |
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Aliases
- Forging Equipment Operator
- Forging Machine Operator
- Forging Operator
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