Ironworking and Sheet Metal Fabrication Equipment Operator
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that operates manufacturing equipment to press, cut, bend, and weld metal sheets and pipes, processing and forming iron products and fabricated metal products.
Description
Ironworking and sheet metal fabrication equipment operators use metal processing equipment such as press machines, shearing machines, bending machines, and welding machines to cut, bend, punch holes, weld, etc., materials like steel plates and steel pipes to manufacture parts and fabricated products. Based on drawings and work instructions, they perform machine setup and adjustment, post-processing dimension inspection, quality control, safety management, daily inspections and maintenance, contribute to improving production line efficiency, initial response to machine troubles, and process improvements through collaboration with other processes.
Future Outlook
Amid the advancement of automation and robotization in manufacturing, the demand for operators with high-level specialized skills, including equipment operation and maintenance as well as smart factory operations using IoT, is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / Meticulous / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Line Operator → Equipment Operator Leader → Process Manager → Manufacturing Department Manager
Required Skills
Machine Operation / Reading Drawings and Work Instructions / Use of Measuring Instruments / Welding
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Machine Maintenance / CAD Drafting / Quality Control Techniques / Safety Management Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required for dimensional precision and quality control. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Handling heavy metal products and long hours of standing work are common. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Basically centered on routine tasks, high creativity is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Arc Welding Special Training
- Forklift Operation Training
- Mechanical Maintenance Technician
- Sling Load Handling Training
Aliases
- Ironworking Operator
- Metal Processing Operator
- Sheet Metal Fabrication Operator
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