Box Block Worker (Cement Product Manufacturing)
かんかいこう（セメントせいひんせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that mixes cement and aggregates, pours into box-shaped formwork for molding, demolding, curing, and finishing.
Description
Box block workers mix cement, aggregates, water, etc., in specified proportions, pour into formwork and compact it with vibration or pressure, cure for a specified time, then demold and finish. In quality inspections, they measure dimensions and compressive strength, and repair any defects. They handle a wide range of processes, including raw material management, operation of mixers and pouring pumps, formwork assembly and disassembly, and curing environment management. This includes line work inside factories, outdoor work, and material handling with forklifts or cranes. Safety and health management and quality maintenance are crucial.
Future Outlook
Due to the expansion of precast concrete demand in the construction industry and the introduction of factory automation technologies, demand for box block workers with specialized skills will remain steady, though labor-saving measures and robotization may advance. Skill succession and improvements in safety management capabilities will be required.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / High safety awareness / Meticulous / Physically strong
Work Style
Indoor and outdoor work / Line work / Shift work / Team work
Career Path
Site Worker → Leader → Site Supervisor → Factory Manager → Manufacturing Engineer
Required Skills
Concrete Mix Calculation / Curing Management / Demolding Technique / Formwork Assembly and Dismantling / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
CAD (Drawing Confirmation) / Compressive Strength Testing / Crane Operation (Slinging) / Forklift Driving
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because dimensional accuracy and mix proportions directly affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of transporting heavy materials and standing work, requiring physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because there is little complex logical analysis. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it mostly follows prescribed operations, and new ideas are not often required. |
Related Qualifications
- Concrete Chief Technician
- Concrete Technician
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Slinging Skills Training
Aliases
- Cement Product Worker
- Concrete Product Manufacturing Worker
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- Concrete Secondary Product Manufacturing Worker
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