Lime Tankaru Worker
せっかいタンカルこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves calcining limestone at high temperatures to manufacture products such as lime and tankaru. It manages the calcination furnace and performs quality control.
Description
Lime tankaru workers use limestone as raw material and perform high-temperature processing in a calcination furnace (kiln) to manufacture lime and tankaru (special lime products). Main tasks include feeding and blending raw materials, monitoring and adjusting furnace temperatures, cooling and removing after calcination, testing product properties and component content, and quality control. They also handle maintenance inspections and cleaning of the calcination furnace, as well as safety and environmental management. The work involves high-temperature environments and frequent raw material handling, requiring skilled techniques, physical stamina, and precise temperature control.
Future Outlook
Demand for lime products in construction materials and environmental applications remains stable, and it is expected that skills will advance with the introduction of energy-saving and automation technologies.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Good team player / Physically fit / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory employment / Night shifts / On-site work / Shift work
Career Path
Operator → Shift Leader → Production Management → Factory Manager → Technical Staff
Required Skills
Kiln Operation and Control / Quality Inspection / Raw Material Blending / Safety and Health Knowledge / Temperature Management
Recommended Skills
Boiler Operation / Environmental Management Technology / Machine Maintenance (Basics) / Statistical Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy in temperature control and raw material mixing directly affects product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical strength is required for work in high-temperature environments and raw material handling. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily follows prescribed procedures, and high creativity is not required. |
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Aliases
- Lime Manufacturing Worker
- Lime Worker
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