Metal Base Hand Finishing Worker
きんぞくそじてしあげこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that manually polishes the surface of metal products using sandpaper, buffs, abrasives, etc., to achieve the specified shape and finish condition.
Description
Metal base hand finishing workers remove burrs and scratches from the surfaces of metal parts and products after machining, using sandpaper, polishing cloths, buffs, and abrasives to create smooth finished surfaces. Based on product drawings and quality standards, they select appropriate polishing methods and adjust processes while checking surface roughness with measuring instruments. Finishing is required for automotive parts, precision machine parts, molds, tools, etc., depending on the application, and high manual dexterity and concentration are essential to achieve uniform finishes down to the finest details.
Future Outlook
Demand for surface finishing for high-value-added products such as automotive parts and precision machine parts remains stable, and even with advancing automation, the need for skilled workers to finish fine details is expected to persist.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Keen Eyesight / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Hand Finisher → Senior Hand Finisher → Process Manager → Quality Manager → Manufacturing Engineer
Required Skills
Deburring Polishing Technique / Finishing Polishing Technique / Polishing Tool Operation / Safety and Health / Surface Roughness Measurement
Recommended Skills
CAD Drawing Reading / Metallurgy / Plating Basics / Quality Control Methods (QC) / Risk Assessment
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention is needed to not miss fine scratches or unevenness on metal surfaces. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because prolonged manual work and maintaining postures are required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because precise measurements are done with instruments, and complex calculations are few. |
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