Lanthanum manufacturer (nonferrous metal smelting)
らんたんせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Technical occupation that refines and smelts lanthanum, a type of rare earth element, from ore and manufactures it as metal or compounds.
Description
Lanthanum manufacturers are specialists who separate and refine lanthanum from ores or mixtures and produce metallic lanthanum or lanthanum compounds. They mainly perform high-temperature processing using melting furnaces and employ separation techniques such as chemical solvents or ion exchange methods to extract rare earth elements. The manufacturing process requires temperature control, handling of molten metals, slag treatment, chemical analysis, quality inspection, and safety measures, and work may involve clean rooms or high-temperature furnace environments. They contribute to productivity improvement through smelting process optimization, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Future Outlook
With increasing demand in hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, and renewable energy fields, stable supply of lanthanum and other rare earth metals is becoming important. Advances in smelting technology and introduction of environmentally compatible processes are progressing, and demand for specialized technicians is expected to remain steady going forward.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Calm and composed / Cooperative / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory work / Full-time / Shift / Team work
Career Path
Manufacturing operator → Senior lanthanum manufacturer → Process engineer → Production technology engineer → Factory manager
Required Skills
Chemical analysis / Equipment maintenance / Melting furnace operation / Safety and health management / Temperature and pressure control
Recommended Skills
Automated control system operation / Basic materials science knowledge / Process optimization / QC methods / Rare earth separation technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because the accuracy of temperature and chemical processing in the smelting process directly affects quality and safety. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because prolonged standing work in high temperatures and handling heavy raw materials are required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to endure stress in high-temperature environments and high safety risk operations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work mainly follows existing processes. |
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Aliases
- Lanthanum smelter
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