Metal Heat Treatment Equipment Operator
きんぞくねつしょりせつびおぺれーたー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A technical job that operates and manages heat treatment equipment to improve the strength and durability of metal parts.
Description
Metal heat treatment equipment operators are specialists who heat steel and alloy parts to specified temperatures and cool them to control the microstructure, thereby improving hardness and toughness. They operate equipment such as heating furnaces, vacuum furnaces, and carburizing furnaces, set temperature programs, manage processing times, and select and control cooling media (oil, water, air, etc.). After processing, they inspect the metal structure and measure hardness to ensure quality meets specifications. They also perform equipment maintenance inspections, safety management, and create work records, collaborating with production lines and quality control departments.
Future Outlook
With advances in automation and labor reduction, traditional operator tasks will become more sophisticated, and skills in process improvement and equipment maintenance will increase in importance.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Cooperative / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Manufacturing Line / On-Site Work / Shift Work / Uniform/Work Clothes Required
Career Path
Metal Heat Treatment Operator (Junior) → Metal Heat Treatment Operator (Leader) → Processing Production Manager → Quality Control Staff → Manufacturing Department Manager
Required Skills
Heat Treatment Equipment Operation / Quality Inspection (Hardness Measurement and Metallographic Observation) / Safety Management / Setting and Adjustment of Temperature Control Devices / Understanding Specifications
Recommended Skills
Data Analysis / Metal Materials and Heat Treatment Knowledge / PLC Control / Quality Management Techniques (QC Seven Tools)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even slight deviations in temperature or time affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling of heavy parts. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work is mainly procedural, and creativity is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Hazardous Materials Handler Class B Category 4
Aliases
- Heat Treatment Furnace Operator
- Heat Treatment Operator
- Quenching Operator
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