Metal Tempering Worker
きんぞくやきもどしこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A processing technician job that performs heat treatments such as tempering on metal parts to adjust material properties such as hardness and toughness.
Description
Metal tempering workers use heat treatment furnaces to perform tempering and annealing on metal parts, appropriately managing temperature and controlling cooling rates to adjust the hardness, toughness, and internal stresses of materials. Tasks include operating furnaces, monitoring with thermometers and timers, loading and unloading workpieces, checking safety devices, and also handling quality control and record-keeping. Work often involves high-temperature environments and handling heavy objects, requiring knowledge of safety and hygiene as well as attention to detail.
Future Outlook
Although automation and labor reduction are progressing, the demand for heat treatment technicians associated with advanced quality control and new material development remains stable.
Personality Traits
High safety awareness / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Indoor work / Shift work / Standing work / Wearing protective gear
Career Path
Metal Heat Treatment Operator → Senior Heat Treatment Technician → Quality Control Engineer → Manufacturing Department Leader
Required Skills
Furnace Atmosphere Control / Heat Treatment Furnace Operation / Measurement Instrument Operation / Temperature and Time Management
Recommended Skills
Metallurgy / Quality Control / Safety and Health Management / Welding and Machining
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even slight errors in temperature and time greatly affect material properties. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because work in high-temperature environments and handling of heavy objects are frequent, physical strength is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because procedures are established, and creativity is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Heat Treatment Technician (National Qualification)
Aliases
- Tempering Operator
- Tempering Worker
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