Heat Treatment Technician (Excluding Development Technicians)
ねつしょりぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A technical job that sets conditions for heat treatment processes, operates furnaces, and manages quality to improve the mechanical properties of metal parts.
Description
Heat treatment technicians perform various heat treatment processes such as quenching, tempering, carburizing, nitriding, and annealing on metal products to improve mechanical properties and wear resistance. They control furnace temperatures, select cooling media, measure hardness and microstructure of test pieces, optimize processes, analyze causes of defects, and develop countermeasures. They are also responsible for safety management, equipment maintenance, overall quality assurance in the manufacturing process, and collaboration with other departments.
Future Outlook
With the advancement of smart factories utilizing automation and IoT, the demand for technicians skilled in advanced monitoring and optimization of heat treatment processes will increase.
Personality Traits
High concentration / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
8 Hours Actual Work / Factory Work / Shift Work / Standing Work
Career Path
Heat Treatment Operator → Heat Treatment Process Leader → Production Technician → Quality Assurance Technician → Manufacturing Department Manager
Required Skills
Heat Treatment Furnace Operation / Heat Treatment Process Knowledge / Knowledge of Metallic Material Properties / Temperature Measurement and Control Technology
Recommended Skills
Plasma Nitriding Technology / Quality Control Techniques (QC) / Statistical Process Control / Vacuum Heat Treatment Technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To analyze temperature data and test results to optimize processes. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute temperature differences or deviations in processing time can lead to product defects. |
| Problem Solving | To identify causes of defects and implement optimal countermeasures. |
Related Qualifications
- Metal Heat Treatment Skills Test (National Certification)
Aliases
- Annealing Technician
- Heat Treatment Worker
- Quenching Technician
Related Jobs
- Equipment Maintenance Technician
- Metallic Materials Technician
- Production Technician
- Quality Control Technician