Raw Material Kneading Worker (Grinding Wheel Manufacturing)
げんりょうねりあわせこう（けんまといしせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Worker who blends and mixes raw materials such as abrasives, binders, and additives in the grinding wheel manufacturing process to prepare the kneaded mixture for product molding.
Description
The raw material kneading worker, on the grinding wheel manufacturing line, weighs and charges abrasives such as alumina and silicon carbide, binders such as phenol resin and glass powder, and additives such as plasticizers and curing agents according to specified quantities and mixing ratios, and kneads them uniformly in a kneading machine. They check the manufacturing instructions, accurately measure raw materials using weight scales or balances, manage temperature, humidity, and kneading consistency to maintain product quality. They also inspect and clean machinery to ensure safety and hygiene.
Future Outlook
Industrial grinding wheels are used in a wide range of applications such as automobiles and electronic components, with stable demand expected. While automation and labor reduction in manufacturing processes advance, workers with high quality control capabilities will continue to be needed.
Personality Traits
Good at Steady Work / High Concentration / Meticulous / Physically Strong
Work Style
Career Path
Raw Material Kneading Worker → Forming Worker → Firing Worker → Quality Control Staff → Manufacturing Line Leader → Factory Supervisor
Required Skills
Basic Knowledge of Quality Control / Kneading Machine Operation / Raw Material Weighing / Understanding of Raw Material Properties
Recommended Skills
Equipment Maintenance (Basic Knowledge) / Forklift Operation Skill
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even slight deviations in raw material mixing ratios or mixing times are not permitted. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is required for transporting raw materials and operating the kneading machine. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily consists of work based on specified formulations, with little need for generating new ideas. |
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