Heating Furnace Worker (Metal Heat Treatment)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing job specializing in heat treatment to adjust hardness, toughness, and residual stress of metal parts by operating heating furnaces.
Description
Heating furnace workers (metal heat treatment) use heating equipment such as gas furnaces, vacuum furnaces, and electric furnaces to apply appropriate heat treatment to metal products, thereby improving material properties. They strictly control processing conditions including temperature, time, and atmosphere, and carry out processes such as quenching, tempering, annealing, and aging treatment. After processing, they perform hardness tests and observe metal structures to ensure quality. In addition to line operations and lot production, when troubles occur, they analyze causes of defects like cracking or shape changes and review processing conditions.
Future Outlook
While automation and IoT technologies advance process control sophistication, demand for personnel capable of precise quality management is expected to persist.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Heating Furnace Worker → Heat Treatment Technician → Quality Control Engineer → Production Line Leader → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Hardness Testing / Heating Furnace Temperature Control / Metal Structure Observation / Program Operation / Safety and Health Management
Recommended Skills
Equipment Maintenance / Manufacturing Site Improvement / Quality Control Techniques (QC) / Statistical Process Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Precision in managing temperature, time, and other factors directly impacts quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves extensive work around furnaces, handling heavy objects, and operations in high-temperature environments. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily procedure-based work with little need for creative thinking. |
Related Qualifications
- Metal Heat Treatment Technician (Grade 2)
- Metal Heat Treatment Technician (Grade 3)
Aliases
- Heat Treatment Operator
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