Gear Finishing Machine Operator
はぐるましあげばんこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Gear Finishing Machine Operators operate gear finishing machines (such as shapers or grinders) to precisely finish the tooth profiles of gears, performing machining tasks.
Description
Gear Finishing Machine Operators set gear materials on machine tools, select and replace cutting tools or grinding wheels, and precisely grind and finish gear tooth profiles and surfaces. They adjust fine cutting conditions for each process, measure dimensions and surface roughness using micrometers, calipers, and measuring microscopes, and manage quality. They also handle machine maintenance inspections, tool management, and creation of machining records, contributing to improved yield and precision maintenance of products.
Future Outlook
Due to demand for high-precision gears for automobiles and aircraft, a certain number of job openings are expected even in domestic manufacturing. The introduction of IoT and automation technologies will increase the need for highly skilled operators.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Overtime Available / Shift Work / Standing Work / Team Work
Career Path
Gear Finishing Machine Operator → Advanced Finishing Skill Worker → Production Manager → Quality Control Staff → Production Engineering Engineer
Required Skills
Caliper and Micrometer Operation / Cutting Condition Setting / Dimensional Measurement with Microscope / Gear Finishing Machine Operation / Machine Maintenance
Recommended Skills
CAD/CAM Basic Operation / Mechanical Drawing Interpretation / NC Programming / Quality Management (ISO9001)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute dimensional errors are not tolerated. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Work is mainly individual during operations, with little interpersonal coordination. |
| Creativity & Ideation | There are many standardized machining processes, and high-level creativity is not often required. |
Related Qualifications
- Grinding Wheel Replacement and Grinding Special Training
- Lathe Operation Supervisor
- Slinging Skills Training
Aliases
- Gear Finishing Lathe Operator
- Gear Finishing Lathe Worker
- Gear Grinding Machine Operator
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