Shaft Lathe Operator
じくせんばんこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that uses lathes to perform cutting operations on metal materials to manufacture shaft parts and cylindrical parts.
Description
Shaft lathe operators use general-purpose lathe machines to manufacture shaft or cylindrical metal parts. The work process includes blueprint reading, setup (fixing to chuck, tool mounting and adjustment), setting cutting conditions, machining, and post-machining inspection (using micrometers, calipers, gauges, etc.). Tolerance management, surface roughness checks, machine maintenance and cleaning, and safety management are also important tasks. They handle small-lot, multi-variety production such as custom parts and prototypes. They also improve work methods and perform equipment maintenance to enhance production efficiency and quality.
Future Outlook
Due to the spread of CNC, demand for general-purpose lathe machining is declining, but there is still demand in small and medium-sized enterprises and custom parts processing fields. The high-precision machining skills of experienced workers will continue to be valued.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Employee / Day Shift / Full-time Employee / Shift System / Shift Work
Career Path
Junior Shaft Lathe Operator → Senior Shaft Lathe Operator → CNC Lathe Operator → Production Engineering Engineer → Manufacturing Line Manager
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading Ability / Setting Cutting Speed and Feed Rate / Setup / Tool Mounting and Adjustment / Use of Measuring Instruments
Recommended Skills
Basic CAD/CAM Knowledge / CNC Lathe Operation / Metallurgy / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute processing errors affect product quality. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Processing procedures are standardized, and creativity is not highly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Machining Skills Test (Lathe Operation)
Aliases
- General-Purpose Lathe Operator
- Lathe Operator
- Manual Lathe Operator
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