Metal Forming Press Worker (Excluding Punching Press and Bending Press)
きんぞくせいけいぷれすこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Operators at manufacturing sites who form metal sheets or part materials using press machines and dies into specified shapes. Specializes in forming processes other than punching or bending.
Description
Metal Forming Press Workers (excluding punching press and bending press) use press machines and dies to form metal sheets or sheets into specified shapes via methods such as blanking, deep drawing, and flanging. Responsibilities include loading materials into machines, die setup and fine adjustments, setting processing conditions (pressure, speed, temperature), post-processing inspection of dimensions and surfaces along with quality control, and machine maintenance and inspection based on safety and health standards. They produce a wide range of products such as automotive parts, home appliance parts, and industrial machinery parts, requiring stable line operations and maintenance of product precision. Note that punching press or bending press processing is not included.
Future Outlook
While the manufacturing industry is advancing toward automation and labor reduction with increased robot adoption, demand for skilled workers in areas like die adjustment and quality control remains, and the importance of technology succession is expected to stay high.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Cooperative / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Metal Forming Press Operator → Machine Operator → Production Line Leader → Equipment Maintenance Technician → Production Manager
Required Skills
Die Setup Adjustment / Measuring Instrument Operation / Metal Materials Science / Press Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
CAD/CAM Basics / Equipment Maintenance Basic Knowledge / Quality Control / Safety and Health Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To maintain dimensional accuracy and surface finish quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to handling heavy metal materials and prolonged standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Since it involves repeating standardized work procedures, idea generation is not particularly required. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Work procedures and settings are specified, and independent judgment is minimal. |
Aliases
- Press Forming Worker
- Press Machine Operator
Related Jobs
- Bending Press Worker
- Punching Press Worker
- Sheet Metal Worker