Handle Manufacturing Worker (Metal Products)
ハンドルせいぞうこう（きんぞくせいひん）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that manufactures metal handles through processes such as forging, casting, machining, polishing, and surface treatment.
Description
Handle Manufacturing Workers (Metal Products) produce metal handles used for doors, furniture, and machinery. Starting from material selection, they form rough shapes via forging or casting, perform machining with milling machines or lathes, polishing, and surface treatments such as plating or painting, followed by final inspection and assembly. Blueprint reading ability and skills in operating measuring instruments are required, and the capacity to efficiently manage production lines as multi-skilled workers is highly valued.
Future Outlook
Even as automation in metal working and AI inspection implementation advance, demand for skilled workers handling processing precision and quality control is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Contract Employee / Factory Employment / Full-time Employee / Shift Work
Career Path
Skilled Worker → Team Leader → Process Manager → Factory Manager → Production Engineer
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Machining Operation / Measuring Instrument Use (Caliper, Micrometer) / Metal Working / Welding and Cutting
Recommended Skills
CAD Operation (2D) / Quality Control Methods / Surface Treatment Technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute differences in dimensions or finish quality impact product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Standing work and handling heavy components are common, requiring physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks predominate, with little need for creative ideas. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analysis is minimal. |
Related Qualifications
- Arc Welding Special Training Completion
- National Skills Test: Machining Grade 2
Aliases
- Handle Assembly Worker
- Metal Handle Manufacturing Worker
Related Jobs
- Casting Worker
- Forging Worker
- Machinist
- Metal Finishing Worker