Casting Burr Remover
いものばりとりこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing technician who removes excess metal (burrs) from castings using manual labor or machine tools to ensure product dimensional accuracy and finish.
Description
Casting burr removers remove burrs attached to cast products after the casting process using tools such as grinders, files, and polishing machines to ensure product shape and dimensional accuracy. They combine manual fine adjustments with machine operations to enhance surface finish quality. The work mainly involves standing, requires physical strength to handle heavy cast parts, and emphasizes the use of safety equipment and adherence to work procedures.
Future Outlook
While the introduction of automatic grinding robots is advancing, handwork remains necessary for finishing complex shapes and fine adjustments, and demand is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Cooperative / Dexterous hands, skilled in detailed work / Patient
Work Style
Contract Employee / Factory Work / Full-time Employee / Shift Work
Career Path
Burr Remover (Apprentice) → Skilled Burr Remover → Group Leader/Team Leader → Quality Control → Factory Management
Required Skills
Compliance with Safety Procedures / Grinding Machine Operation / Grinding Tool Operation / Metal Drawing Interpretation
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Welding and Heat Treatment / CNC Grinding Machine Operation / Measurement with Calipers and Micrometers / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To reliably remove burrs and maintain product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to frequent handling of heavy metal parts and long hours of standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work focuses more on following prescribed procedures than creative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Minimal mathematical work. |
| Planning & Organization | Many simple repetitive tasks with few opportunities to create plans independently. |
Aliases
- Burr Remover
- Casting Finishing Worker
Related Jobs
- Casting Worker
- Metal Fabricator
- Welder