Metal Fabricator
きんぞくせいかんこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that manufactures fabricated metal products such as boilers, tanks, and pressure vessels by cutting, forming, and welding metal materials like steel plates.
Description
Metal fabricators use steel plates and metal pipes to manufacture fabricated products such as boilers, pressure vessels, and tanks. The process involves reading drawings, cutting, bending, assembling, welding, polishing, and finishing to ship the completed products. This includes factory work and on-site installation, as well as safety management and quality inspection. High dimensional accuracy and welding quality are required, and career advancement is possible through acquiring qualifications and improving skills.
Future Outlook
Stable job openings are expected due to demand from infrastructure development and plant construction. While automation and robot welding are advancing, there continues to be a shortage of skilled workers, maintaining high market value.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Meticulous / Physically strong / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Full-time Employee / On-site Installation / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Junior Fabricator → Fabricator → Group Leader → Production Manager → Factory Manager/Technical Instructor
Required Skills
Bending (Press Brake) / Blueprint Reading / Metal Cutting Processing / Polishing and Finishing / Welding Technology
Recommended Skills
Basic English Reading / CAD Operation / Pressure Vessel Design Knowledge / Welding (Advanced)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because welding and dimensional accuracy of parts determine the quality of the work. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical strength to handle heavy materials and walk around the work area for long periods. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks predominate, so little creativity is required. |
Related Qualifications
- Arc Welding Technician
- Boiler Engineer
- Gas Welding Technician
Aliases
- Sheet Metal Fabricator
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- Ironworker
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Welder