Light Metal Rolling Worker
けいきんぞくあつえんこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves heating light metals (such as aluminum or magnesium alloys) at high temperatures and forming them into thin sheets or strips using rolling mills. It covers a wide range of tasks from machine operation to quality control and safety measures.
Description
Light metal rolling workers heat metal materials such as aluminum or magnesium alloys at high temperatures and then use rolling mills to manufacture thin sheets or strip products. Tasks include furnace temperature control, rolling mill setup and operation, roll gap adjustment, measurement of product thickness and width, quality inspection, sample collection, machine inspection and maintenance, and workplace safety management. The ability to efficiently and safely perform processing in line work while collaborating with a team is required.
Future Outlook
Demand for aluminum materials is increasing due to the need for lightweighting in automobiles and aircraft, while automation and IoT are advancing, requiring advanced machine maintenance skills and data utilization abilities.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Cautious / Good team player / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Line Operator → Team Leader → Production Engineer → Quality Control → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Dimensional Measurement / Metal Material Knowledge / Quality Inspection / Rolling Mill Operation / Temperature Control
Recommended Skills
Basic Welding / Machine Maintenance / Production Technology / Safety and Health Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Requires fine adjustments to thickness and quality during rolling. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical stamina due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly follows prescribed procedures, with little need for creative idea generation. |
Related Qualifications
- Crane Operation Skills Training
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Slinging Skills Training
Aliases
- Aluminum Rolling Worker
- Light Metal Roller Operator
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