Foundry Additive Manufacturing Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation manufactures additives used in the casting process. Responsible for weighing and blending raw materials through granulation, drying, and packaging, while ensuring quality and safety.
Description
Foundry additive manufacturing workers produce chemical additives essential for the casting process. They manage a full range of processes, from receiving and inspecting raw materials, weighing and blending, processing with mixers and granulators, drying in dryers, quality inspections to verify specified particle size and properties, to packaging and shipping preparation. Operations require safe handling of raw materials and equipment in compliance with JIS standards and environmental/safety regulations. They also perform regular machine maintenance, propose line improvements, and create records.
Future Outlook
While automation and labor-saving measures advance, demand will increase for developing new additives compliant with environmental regulations. Acquisition of production management technologies through digitalization will be required.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / High safety awareness / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing staff → Quality control officer → Production control → Deputy plant manager → Plant manager
Required Skills
Chemical raw material handling / Hazardous materials management / Mixer-granulator operation / Quality inspection / Quantitative analysis
Recommended Skills
Analytical instrument operation / Data management / Forklift driving / Quality management techniques (JIS standards)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Necessary to accurately adhere to additive blending ratios. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Precision is required for weighing and blend ratio calculations. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical strength is required for raw material transport and line operations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily routine tasks with limited need for generating new ideas. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operator Training
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Category B, Class 4)
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