Automotive Dismantling Parts Sorter
じどうしゃかいたいぶひんせんべつこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Material Handling, Cleaning, Packaging, and Sorting Occupations
- Middle : Sorting and Picking Workers
- Minor : Sorting Workers
Summary
A profession that dismantles scrapped automobiles and sorts reusable parts and materials by category such as metal or plastic.
Description
Automotive Dismantling Parts Sorters dismantle scrapped automobiles and sort the obtained parts and materials by type such as metal, plastic, and rubber. The work is mainly performed manually or with simple machinery on conveyors or worktables, determining the condition of parts through visual inspection or touch. Wearing safety equipment before work, handling oil and waste, and hygiene and safety management are important. The work environment involves noise and oil stains, and physical strength is required due to handling heavy parts. Accuracy in sorting directly affects quality and reuse rates, so attention to detail and efficient work execution are necessary.
Future Outlook
Due to strengthened environmental regulations and revisions to recycling laws, demand in the scrapped vehicle dismantling and recycling industry is expected to remain stable. With the diversification of automotive materials, there may be increasing demand for expertise in parts sorting and efficiency technologies in the future.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Heavy Labor / Indoor Work / Line Work / Shift Work / Standing Work
Career Path
Sorting Worker (Junior) → Sorting Worker (Senior) → Group Leader → Site Supervisor → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Hand Tool Operation / Safety and Health Knowledge / Sorting Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
Crane and Slinging Skill / Forklift Operation Skill
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is required to identify minute scratches and dirt for sorting parts. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Repeatedly handling heavy parts and frequent standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | The work is mainly based on prescribed procedures, and logical thinking is not particularly required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Engages in routine tasks rather than requiring creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only simple counting of parts is needed, no advanced numerical analysis required. |
| Planning & Organization | Work plans are made by superiors, with few opportunities to create them independently. |
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- Automotive Mechanic
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