Ore Processing Worker (Metal Smelting)
こうせきしょりこう（きんぞくせいれん）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing technician who controls chemical reactions on ore, operates high-temperature furnaces to melt, reduce, and refine metals, and meets product quality standards.
Description
The Ore Processing Worker (Metal Smelting) is a specialist who melts, reduces, and refines ore in high-temperature furnaces while controlling chemical reactions to extract and purify metals. They are primarily responsible for operating sintering furnaces, blast furnaces, converters, etc., and produce products that meet quality standards through temperature management, slag processing, and composition analysis. Equipment inspection and maintenance, as well as safety and health management, are also important tasks, requiring knowledge of various metal materials and processes.
Future Outlook
Amid the rationalization and automation of domestic manufacturing, inheriting the know-how of skilled technicians is a challenge. Demand for high-value-added metal materials remains steady, and the need for personnel with process control and analysis skills will continue.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Good team player / Physically fit / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory work / Indoor high-temperature environment / Shift work
Career Path
Ore Processing Apprentice → Ore Processing Worker → Group Leader (Leader) → Equipment Maintenance Technician → Production Manager → Smelting Engineer
Required Skills
Basic Machine Maintenance / Chemical Composition Analysis / High-Temperature Furnace Operation / Safety and Health Knowledge / Temperature Control
Recommended Skills
English Technical Reading / PLC Operation / Quality Control Techniques (QC) / Welding Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in temperature and composition management lead to quality defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Operation of high-temperature furnaces and transportation of heavy raw materials require physical strength. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to calmly handle high-temperature environments and emergencies. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there are many routine tasks and little novelty. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Training Course
- High-Pressure Gas Handling Supervisor
- Slinging Skills Training
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