Maintenance Worker (Blast Furnace, Converter, Electric Furnace)
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Summary
Job involving inspection, maintenance, and repair of melting furnace equipment such as blast furnaces, converters, and electric furnaces in steel mills and factories.
Description
Maintenance Worker (Blast Furnace, Converter, Electric Furnace) is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of melting furnace equipment in steel mills and manufacturing plants. They conduct regular patrol inspections, replacement of worn parts, and emergency recovery work during abnormalities to ensure stable equipment operation and safety management. They also create work records, analyze failure causes, make improvement proposals, and participate in preventive maintenance activities. Work in high-temperature environments and operation of heavy machinery require strict adherence to safety protocols and teamwork.
Future Outlook
With the advancement of smart maintenance and IoT utilization, demand for specialized technicians remains high, and skilled maintenance workers are expected to have stable demand in the future.
Personality Traits
Cautious and attentive / Good team player / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Indoor high-temperature work / On-site work / Shift work / Team work
Career Path
Maintenance Worker (Junior) → Chief Maintenance Engineer → Equipment Maintenance Supervisor → Equipment Management Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Inspection and Maintenance of Mechanical Equipment / Knowledge of Safety Regulations and Laws / Measuring Instrument Operation / Tool Operation / Welding Skills
Recommended Skills
Basic Electrical Circuits / IoT Condition Monitoring / Maintenance Planning / Preventive Maintenance / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Required due to the need for safe and precise inspections and repairs. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to frequent handling of heavy equipment parts and prolonged standing work. |
| Problem Solving | Required because skills to quickly identify and address on-site failure causes are needed. |
| Stress Tolerance | Required due to the need for tolerance in emergency repairs and work in high-temperature environments. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly manual-based work with low demand for creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Involves checking instrument readings but no need for advanced mathematical analysis. |
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Aliases
- Equipment Maintenance Worker
- Iron and Steel Equipment Maintenance Worker
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