Glaze Adjuster
ゆうやくちょうせいこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Glaze adjusters blend, adjust, and test glazes used on ceramics, porcelain, and earthenware to ensure proper chemical composition and physical properties.
Description
Glaze adjusters design glaze formulations primarily using oxides and glass components, weigh raw materials, dissolve and knead them, and repeatedly conduct sample firing tests to produce glazes that meet required characteristics such as color tone, gloss, and acid resistance. Quality control considering fluctuations in raw material properties and firing conditions is important, and they are also involved in optimizing mixing ratios for each product and process improvements.
Future Outlook
With the progress of automation and digitalization in the ceramics industry, demand for quality control and process optimization is increasing. In response to environmental regulations and the development of new materials, demand for highly specialized personnel is expected to rise.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Factory Work / Line Work / Night Shift / Safety and Health Management / Shift Work
Career Path
Glaze Adjustment Staff → Ceramics Technician → Manufacturing Manager → Quality Control Supervisor → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Chemical Calculations / Dissolution and Dispersion Operations / Quality Control / Raw Material Weighing / Sampling Test Analysis
Recommended Skills
Analytical Instrument Operation / Excel (Data Management) / Process Improvement / Safety and Health Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because calculations of mixing ratios and chemical compositions are required. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minor errors in blending affect product quality. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because accurate weighing and mixing ratio calculations are essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Most work is based on recipes, and little new idea generation is required. |
Aliases
- Glaze Adjuster
- Glaze Compounder
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