Casting Worker, Forging Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Technical job responsible for the manufacturing processes of casting, where metal is heated, melted, and poured into molds to form shapes, and forging, where pressure is applied to heated metal to shape it.
Description
Casting and forging workers are responsible for the casting process, where metal materials are heated and melted, then poured into sand or metal molds to produce castings, and the forging process, where heated metal is hammered or pressed with hammers or presses to adjust strength and shape. Tasks include material blending, furnace operation, mold making with refractories, riser design, pouring, cooling, shakeout, finishing processes, furnace temperature control, hammer and press operation, etc. Safety and hygiene management and quality inspection are also required. Since handling high-temperature and high-pressure equipment is involved, safety awareness and precise operation are essential.
Future Outlook
While production efficiency improves with advancing automation and robotization, skilled workers are needed for manufacturing high-precision, high-value-added parts, and a certain level of demand is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Good team player / High safety awareness / Physically fit / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory work / High-temperature environment work / Indoor work / Shift work
Career Path
Production Staff → Group Leader/Team Leader → Process Management Staff → Quality Management Staff → Production Engineer → Factory Manager/Manager
Required Skills
Forging Press and Hammer Operation / Heat Treatment and Cooling Control / Melting Furnace Operation / Mold Making / Quality Inspection (Visual and Dimensional Measurement)
Recommended Skills
Automated Line Operation / CAD/CAM (Die Design) / Equipment Maintenance / Quality Control Techniques (QC Process) / Safety and Hygiene Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary to prevent casting defects and forging failures. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of prolonged standing work and heavy labor. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to endure high-temperature environments, heavy labor, and deadline pressures. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there are many routine tasks, and accurate execution of procedures is emphasized over new ideas. |
Related Qualifications
- Casting Technician
- Crane Operator
- Forging Technician
- Slinging Skills Training
Aliases
- Casting Worker
- Forging Operator
- Forging Worker
- Foundry Worker
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- Die Maker
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