Blank Machinist (Gear Manufacturing)
ぶらんくかこうこう（はぐるませいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that uses general-purpose machine tools to cut and shape gear blanks (raw material).
Description
Blank Machinists (Gear Manufacturing) operate general-purpose milling machines and lathes in the initial process of gear manufacturing to cut cylindrical or flat metal blanks into gear blanks. To maintain processing accuracy, they strictly adhere to dimensional tolerances in the drawings and repeatedly perform measurements and inspections using calipers and micrometers. To balance production efficiency and quality, they quickly and accurately perform setup changes and tool exchanges, with team shift work as the norm. In recent years, the use of CAM data and introduction of automated equipment has advanced, requiring a fusion of traditional manual processing skills and digital operation skills.
Future Outlook
Amid the advancement of automation and digitalization in manufacturing, simple manual labor will decrease, while machinists with high-precision processing skills are expected to have stable demand.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Shift Work / Standing Work / Team Shift System
Career Path
General Metalworking Machine Operator → NC Lathe Operator → Gear Grinding Machinist → Quality Control → Manufacturing Process Design
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / General-purpose Milling Machine Operation / Inspection and Measurement (Caliper, Micrometer) / Lathe Operation / Metal Cutting Processing
Recommended Skills
CAD/CAM / Gear Processing Knowledge / Jig Design / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High precision is required to strictly adhere to the dimensions and tolerances in the drawings. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Handling metal parts and standing work are frequent, requiring physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly processing according to predetermined drawings, so creative thinking is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Slinging Skills Training
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