Abrasives Electric Furnace Worker
けんさくざいでんきろこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Abrasives electric furnace workers operate electric furnaces for purposes such as sintering abrasives, controlling temperature and atmosphere to heat-treat metal materials.
Description
Abrasives electric furnace workers set metal powders or abrasives inside the furnace, operate the heating equipment of the electric furnace to raise the temperature to the sintering temperature, hold it, and manage the entire heat treatment process up to cooling. They perform atmosphere control (reducing atmosphere, vacuum, etc.), temperature profile settings, in-furnace gas and pressure management, etc., to ensure product quality. They also handle furnace cleaning and maintenance inspections, production record management, and safety management.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to increasing demand for powder metallurgy parts and development of high-performance materials for automobiles and electronic devices. With advancing automation and IoT implementation, skills as a process engineer will be required.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Abrasives Electric Furnace Operator → Chief Operator → Manufacturing Engineer → Production Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Atmosphere Control / Electric Furnace Operation / Quality Inspection (Hardness and Dimensional Measurement) / Safety Management Knowledge / Temperature Profile Setting
Recommended Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because fine temperature and atmosphere control directly affect quality |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is required for loading/unloading raw materials and furnace maintenance |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is low because it follows prescribed procedures |
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