Grinding Stone Manufacturing Worker
けんまといしせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing technician who performs raw material blending, forming, firing, and finishing processes for grinding stones.
Description
Grinding stone manufacturing workers are specialists who manufacture grinding stones used in grinding and polishing operations. Main duties include blending and kneading abrasive materials (such as alumina and silicon carbide) and binders (such as resin or clay) as raw materials, forming, drying, firing, drilling, cutting, double-side grinding, and other finishing processes. Since the products are widely used as industrial tools for automotive parts and metal processing, quality control of dimensional accuracy, hardness, and wear resistance is crucial. Duties also include operating and maintaining manufacturing line machinery, process improvement, and troubleshooting. They support stable product supply by utilizing knowledge of safety, hygiene, and quality control.
Future Outlook
While automation and labor reduction are progressing, demand for skilled technicians remains high to maintain high-quality products. Adaptation to new technologies such as environmentally friendly materials and nano-grinding is required.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Cooperative / Strong sense of responsibility / Values accuracy
Work Style
Factory work / Heavy object handling / Indoor dusty environment / Shift work
Career Path
Grinding Stone Manufacturing Operator → Manufacturing Line Leader → Quality Control Staff → Process Engineer → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Firing furnace operation / Grinding machine operation / Machine maintenance and inspection / Molding machine operation / Quality inspection (hardness and dimensional measurement) / Raw material blending and weighing
Recommended Skills
Improvement methods (Six Sigma) / Operation of precision measuring instruments / Quality control methods (QC) / Safety and health management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because managing dimensional accuracy and surface quality is important. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical strength is required due to frequent handling of heavy objects and standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not highly required as it follows prescribed manufacturing processes. |
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