Heat Treatment Worker (Metal)
ねつしょりこう（きんぞく）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing occupation that performs heat treatments such as heating and cooling on metal materials to optimize mechanical properties and material structure.
Description
Metal Heat Treatment Workers use heat treatment furnaces to perform quenching, tempering, annealing, nitriding, and other processes on metal products. They strictly manage temperature settings, heating times, and atmosphere control according to the process to achieve hardness, toughness, and removal of internal stresses. They also handle equipment inspections and maintenance, measurement and record management of quality inspection test pieces, safety and health measures, shift work according to production plans, and adherence to work procedures.
Future Outlook
With increasing demand for high-performance materials for automobiles, aircraft, and electronic components, demand for high-precision heat treatment technicians is expected to remain stable. Advancements in IoT and automated control technologies are progressing, with expectations for further sophistication of process technologies.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Heat Treatment Operator → Senior Heat Treatment Technician → Process Engineer → Quality Control Engineer → Production Management
Required Skills
Hardness Testing / Heat Treatment Furnace Operation Management / Metallurgy / Safety and Health Management / Temperature Control Device Operation
Recommended Skills
Arc Welding Training / Forklift Operation Training / Gas Welding
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy is required in temperature management and atmosphere control. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength and endurance are required for work in high-temperature environments. |
| Problem Solving | Because cause investigation is necessary during equipment troubles or quality variations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because work procedures are standardized, and adherence to prescribed procedures is more important than new ideas. |
Related Qualifications
- Heat Treatment Technician Certification
Aliases
- Heat Treatment Technician
- Metal Heat Treatment Technician
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