Lime Roasting Worker
せっかいばいしょうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job responsible for the entire process of calcining limestone in a high-temperature kiln to produce quicklime.
Description
Lime roasting workers use limestone as raw material and calcine it at high temperatures in rotary or continuous kilns to produce calcium oxide (quicklime). They handle everything from raw material supply, management of calcination temperature and time, removal and pulverization after calcination, quality inspection, equipment maintenance and inspection, to safety and health management. Since the work involves high temperatures and dust environments, the use of appropriate protective gear and strict adherence to procedures are required.
Future Outlook
Demand for lime as a construction material is stable, and there is a trend toward needing highly specialized technicians due to environmental regulations and development of high-value-added lime products.
Personality Traits
Good team player / High safety awareness / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Line Leader → Manufacturing Engineer → Production Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Calcination Temperature and Time Management / Equipment Maintenance and Inspection / Kiln Operation / Quality Inspection / Raw Material Loading and Unloading / Safety and Health Management
Recommended Skills
Basics of Inorganic Chemistry / Instrumentation Operation / Mechanical Maintenance / Quality Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because fine adjustments to calcination temperature and time directly affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves standing for long periods in high temperatures and handling heavy raw materials. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to continue working calmly even in high-temperature environments or under heavy labor. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Centered on standardized manufacturing processes, innovative thinking is not particularly required. |
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- Slinging Skills Training
Aliases
- Lime Calciner
- Lime Kiln Operator
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