Gas Cutter (Gas Cutting)
ようだんこう（がすせっだん）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job involving cutting metal using oxygen and combustible gases. Selects cutting methods according to the shape and thickness of metal materials and operates the torch for precise cutting.
Description
Gas Cutters (Gas Cutting) operate gas cutting machines (torches) using combustible gases such as acetylene or propane and oxygen to heat and cut metal materials. They adjust gas pressure and cutting speed according to the type and thickness of the material being cut, requiring techniques to obtain high-precision cut surfaces. They work in a wide range of environments including manufacturing sites, construction and civil engineering sites, and plant maintenance, where hazards from high-temperature flames and sparks are present, making safety management and the use of protective gear essential. They also handle dimension verification and marking based on drawings, post-cutting finishing polishing, and when working in teams, coordination and communication skills are important.
Future Outlook
Due to advances in automation and robot cutting technology, simple tasks are on a decreasing trend, but demand for skilled workers in complex shapes and confined areas will continue. Acquiring new technologies will become a source of future competitiveness.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Factory Work / On-site Work / Plant Maintenance / Shift Work
Career Path
Apprentice Cutting Worker → Gas Cutter → Group Leader/Leader → Factory Manager/Site Supervisor
Required Skills
Blueprint Interpretation / Dimension Measurement and Marking / Flame Cutting Machine Operation / Gas Pressure Adjustment / Thermal Distortion Prediction
Recommended Skills
Basic Welding Skills / CAD (Cutting Path Drafting) / Plasma Cutting
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because cutting accuracy determines quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves holding a heavy torch and performing standing work for long hours. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily involves work based on standards and dimensions rather than novelty. |
Related Qualifications
- Gas Welding Skills Training Completion
Aliases
- Cutting Operator
- Gas Cutting Worker
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- Metal Fabricator
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