Forging Technician (Excluding Development Technicians)
たんぞうぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing technical position that shapes metal materials using heat or mechanical force to produce parts and materials.
Description
Forging technicians are specialists who heat metal materials to the appropriate temperature in a heating furnace and perform die forming (upsetting) using press machines, hand hammers, etc., to shape them to the specified form and dimensions. They handle die installation and fine adjustments, temperature and pressure management, and product dimension inspections to maintain high quality and production efficiency. They may also operate and maintain automated lines or robot cells, requiring safety management and teamwork.
Future Outlook
While automation and robotization will improve work efficiency, the demand for forging technicians with advanced equipment operation and process design skills is expected to remain high.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Forging Technician → Senior Forging Technician → Leader/Team Leader → Production Management/Manufacturing Manager → Factory Manager/Manufacturing Department Manager
Required Skills
Die Attachment Adjustment / Dimensional Measurement / Forging Process Control / Press Machine Processing / Understanding Technical Drawings
Recommended Skills
Automation Equipment Programming (Basic) / CAD/CAM (Die Design) / Quality Control Techniques (QC Seven Tools) / Strength of Materials and Metallography
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required to maintain product dimensional accuracy and quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required due to continuous work in high-temperature and heavy labor environments. |
Related Qualifications
- Crane Operator
- Press Machine Work Supervisor
- Slinging Skills Training
Aliases
- Forging Operator
- Forging Worker
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